It is clear to me that people often want incompatible things. They want danger and excitement on the one hand, and safety and security on the other, and often simultaneously. Contradictory desires mean that life can never be wholly satisfying or without frustration.
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"It is clear to me that people often want incompatible things. They want danger and excitement on the one hand, and safety and security on the other, and often simultaneously. Contradictory desires mean that life can never be wholly satisfying or without frustration." — Theodore Dalrymple
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It is clear to me that people often want incompatible things. They want danger and excitement on the one hand, and safety and security on the other, and often simultaneously. Contradictory desires mean that life can never be wholly satisfying or without frustration. — Theodore Dalrymple
About Theodore Dalrymple
Theodore Dalrymple was a Writer from United Kingdom (1949–present).
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This quote is attributed to Theodore Dalrymple, a Writer from United Kingdom.
When did Theodore Dalrymple live?
Theodore Dalrymple lived from 1949 – present.