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Consolations
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Last discussed Jul 24, 2026
A book by David Whyte that explores themes of running away in life and personal growth through difficult circumstances.
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Used for: Philosophical framing for understanding attachment and letting go in heartbreak; specifically the concept of 'ambition as frozen desire'
Praised: Contains the memorable concept of 'ambition is frozen desire' which Matthew a...
"There's a book I have in this house. It's Consolations by David Whyte. He uses this phrase which I never forgot. He talks about ambition as being frozen desire."
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"In David Whyte's book, Consolations, he talks about the concept of running away in life. He says, 'Wanting to run is necessary, but it can also be ..."
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