It was long since I had longed for anything and the effect on me was horrible.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Longing for something after a long period of not wanting anything brings a terrible effect.
- In plain terms
- After not wanting anything for a long time, wanting again felt horrible.
- What can you take from it?
- Desire can feel overwhelming after numbness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What happens when desire returns?
- Is numbness safer than longing?
Another view
It does not say how to handle the horror.
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