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by brankoB 2535 days ago
I don't think that quote makes much sense. I can want a specific thing someone has (e.g. praise for work done) without wanting /everything/ they have.
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I think his point is that typically the context of all the particular aspects of that person's life feed into the reason why they have that one thing you want.
Not necessarily. The fact that I brush my teeth in a certain way doesn't determine the kind of car I drive or whether I love my wife.