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Meaning
The quote describes the frustration of feeling stuck in life while strongly wanting to change. It suggests a painful gap between desire and the ability to act on it. The emphasis is on helplessness rather than lack of will.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Kevin Spacey
American actor
Kevin Spacey Fowler is an American actor known for work on stage and screen. He has 195 quotes on the site. He has received numerous honours for his performances, including two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and two Laurence Olivier Awards. He has also been nominated for twelve Primetime Emmy Awards and was named an honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2015.
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