In a successful attempt to thwart a seduction I had ended up with two whores and a whore house. And I was just eighteen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Attempting to avoid temptation can sometimes lead to unexpectedly compromising situations.
- In plain terms
- Trying to avoid trouble can sometimes make it worse.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoidance does not always prevent unintended consequences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do unintended outcomes shape character?
- When does avoidance fail?
Another view
The context suggests personal reflection rather than general advice.
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