Would I tame this great being and make her so much my slave that every moment of her time belongs to me? Would I focus her eyes so they can see nothing but my face? I should rejoice that I am part of her, instead of resenting I'm not more of her.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker regrets wanting to control another person instead of being part of them.
- In plain terms
- I should be happy to be part of her rather than trying to own her time.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace connection over control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show love?
- Do you try to control others?
Another view
Desiring closeness is natural even if possession is harmful.
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