We are our desires. (appears at the end of the video of the Nu Virgos hit Stop! Stop! Stop!)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This brief statement asserts that human identity is fundamentally defined by what we desire.
- In plain terms
- You are defined by what you want.
- What can you take from it?
- Desire is a core component of personal identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are we more than our desires?
- How much do desires shape who we are?
Another view
The quote is extremely short and lacks context for deeper interpretation.
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