Caringosity killed the Kerouac cat.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This claims that excessive caring or obsession ruined his spirit.
- In plain terms
- Caring too much hurt him.
- What can you take from it?
- Caring too much can be harmful.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did caring hurt you?
- How much is too much?
Another view
It suggests caring is inherently negative.
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