Two souls alas! dwell in my breast.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Two souls alas! dwell in my breast.
- In plain terms
- I feel conflicted by opposing inner forces.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize and reconcile internal contradictions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are your opposing drives?
- How do you integrate them?
Another view
It is poetic but offers no concrete guidance.
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