The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Alexander Pushkin: People are so like their first mother Eve: what they are given doesn't Russian poet on human desire, temptation and why we want what we cannot have

Alexander Pushkin, a foundational figure in Russian literature, explored human desire. His novel 'Eugene Onegin' highlights the allure of forbidden fruit. Pushkin believed restriction intensifies desire, making the unavailable more appealing. He noted people often value things only after they become inaccessible. This enduring theme reflects on the restless nature of human beings.