I want to see the king Wonderful. I'm glad for you. Why are you so glad? Because it's good for every human being to have an unfulfilled wish. It makes all of life so poignant
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Having an unfulfilled wish makes life feel more meaningful and poignant.
- In plain terms
- You should be glad because having wishes you can't fulfill makes life poignant.
- What can you take from it?
- Value unfulfilled desires as they add depth to life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you value unfulfilled wishes?
- What makes life poignant?
Another view
Not everyone finds unfulfilled wishes poignant; some may find them painful.
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