Change isn't made by asking permission. Change is made by asking forgiveness, later.
Seth GodinRead
I didn't want to be a slave to any passion anymore. I gave up card playing altogether, even bridge and gambling - more or less. It took me a few years to get out of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects a desire to break free from unhealthy passions and habits.
Omar Sharif expresses a personal journey of overcoming his attachment to gambling and card playing, which he considered a form of enslavement to his passions. He highlights the struggle and time it took to free himself from these habits, illustrating the challenges associated with making significant life changes and regaining control over one's desires.
Themes
PassionChangeFreedomGamblingHabits
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about overcoming addictions and unhealthy habits.
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