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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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colordrops
2535 days ago
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.
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elindbe2
2534 days ago
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.
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