Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.
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Not to get what you have set your heart on is almost as bad as getting nothing at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Desiring something deeply without obtaining it can feel equally frustrating as having nothing.
This quote by Aristotle reflects on the human experience of longing and desire. It suggests that the emotional turmoil of wanting something passionately yet failing to achieve it can be just as disheartening as having no aspirations at all, highlighting the significance of our goals and the weight of unfulfilled dreams in our lives.
Themes
DesireUnfulfilledAspirationEmotionFrustration
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech discussing aspirations and the reality of dreams.
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