I always felt a deep malaise in her - her writing and the fluctuations of her brilliant and esoteic conversation led her everywhere but to self-satisfaction.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The subject's brilliance and conversation prevented her from finding self-satisfaction.
- In plain terms
- Her talent and talk made her never feel satisfied with herself.
- What can you take from it?
- Talents can sometimes hinder self-contentment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can talent cause unhappiness?
- What prevents self-satisfaction?
Another view
Malaise can come from many sources besides talent.
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