Never let go of that fiery sadness called desire.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Desire is described as a burning sorrow that should be held onto rather than discarded.
- In plain terms
- Keep holding onto your strong desires even if they make you sad.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace your passions despite the pain they may cause.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What desire do you refuse to let go of?
- Is sadness a price worth paying for passion?
Another view
Holding onto desire can sometimes lead to unnecessary suffering.
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