I don't remember his exact words, but the gist of it was that he wanted it all for nothing, as quickly as possible, without any effort. People have grown accustomed to having everything ready-made for them, they're used to depending on the
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“Reading in no way obliges us to understand.”
― On Feminine Sexuality, the Limits of Love and Knowledge: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book XX: Encore
― On Feminine Sexuality, the Limits of Love and Knowledge: The Seminar of Jacques Lacan, Book XX: Encore

“I wish I wasn't such a dreamer. I've ruined this life for myself.”
― Initial Meeting
― Initial Meeting

“Contrary to conventional wisdom, opportunity always knocks more than once whereas a false step can never be retraced.”
― Les Liaisons dangereuses
― Les Liaisons dangereuses

“But then, it’s what I always wanted. My own apartment, a car, and plenty of women. And still, goddammit, I’m lonely.”
― Death of a Salesman
― Death of a Salesman

“Le monde nous a été donné comme énigmatique et inintelligible, et la tâche de la pensée est de le rendre, si possible, encore plus énigmatique et encore plus inintelligible.”
― Impossible Exchange
― Impossible Exchange
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