I will not accept boundaries; appearances cannot contain me; I choke! To bleed in this agony, and to live it profoundly, is the second duty. The mind is patient and adjusts itself, it likes to play; but the heart grows savage and will not condescend to play; it stifles and rushes to tear apart the nets of necessity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Boundaries suffocate the human spirit; true duty involves embracing the pain of living deeply rather than accepting limitation.
- In plain terms
- Don't accept limits; live fully even if it hurts.
- What can you take from it?
- Rejection of boundaries is essential for authentic existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What boundaries do you want to break?
- When does suffering feel meaningful?
Another view
Rejecting all boundaries can lead to self-destruction.
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