"La contrainte étouffe le caractère naturellement cacophonique de nos sentiments et intentions"
— Alain de Botton
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes, our feelings and intentions can be very loud and all over the place, like a bunch of noisy instruments playing different tunes at once. When we have limitations or boundaries, it helps to quiet down this noise. For instance, consider a student with many interests but only a limited amount of time. If they focus on just one or two subjects instead of trying to do everything, they can actually achieve more and feel less overwhelmed. These constraints, or limits, make it easier to manage and understand what we truly want or feel. By narrowing down our choices, we can concentrate better and make clearer decisions. This approach can be applied to many areas in life, like work, relationships, and personal projects, to help us stay focused and calm.
