"Siempre estamos esforzándonos por lo prohibido y codiciando lo que se nos niega."
— Aesop
Simplified Meaning:
People often want things they can't have or are told they shouldn't have. When someone tells you not to do something or that something is off-limits, it somehow becomes more tempting. This is a common human behavior. For instance, if a child is told they can't have a cookie from the jar, that cookie suddenly seems much more desirable. Adults experience this too, like being drawn to someone we're told we shouldn't be with or feeling the urge to peek at confidential information. Understanding this can help us recognize when we are chasing something just because it's forbidden, and can guide us to make more thoughtful decisions rather than acting on impulse alone. To apply this advice, try to pause and ask yourself if you really want something for its own sake, or just because it's out of reach.
