But my dear, so few things are fulfilled: what are most lives but a series of incomplete episodes
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Capote reflects that most lives consist of incomplete stories rather than fulfilled goals.
- In plain terms
- Most lives are full of unfinished stories.
- What can you take from it?
- Life is often a collection of incomplete efforts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What would a complete life look like?
- Are you okay with unfinished goals?
Another view
It may discourage aiming for completion.
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