How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Oh, Carrie, Carrie! Oh, blind strivings of the human heart! […]. It is when the feet weary and hope seems vain that the heartaches and the longings arise. Know, then, that for you is neither surfeit nor content. In your rocking-chair, by your window dreaming, shall you long, alone. (47.125)
Okay—so longing seems to lead right to disappointment. But does that mean it's wrong or foolish to have any ambitions? Is it better just to sit around all day watching reruns of Seinfeld? Is ambition ever okay?