This quote suggests that the allure or appeal of an object, goal, or person often lies in the mystery or the unknown aspects associated with it. The desire, therefore, is fueled by the curiosity and the excitement of potential discovery. If we were to know everything about the object of our desire, the allure would be lost and so would the passion.

Applying this to personal development, it suggests that the journey towards achieving a goal is as important, if not more, than the goal itself. The process of learning, growing, and overcoming challenges fuels our desire and passion. Once we’ve achieved the goal and know everything there is to know about it, the passion often diminishes.

In today’s world, this can be seen in the way we approach new technologies, career paths, or even relationships. We are often drawn to the unknown, the new, the exciting. But once we become accustomed to it, the initial passion may fade. This can lead to a constant search for newness, which can be both exciting and exhausting.

However, it also offers a different perspective – the value of appreciation and mindfulness. If we know that the passion may fade once we know everything about something, we can strive to appreciate what we have while we have it, and find joy in the process of discovery and learning, rather than just the end goal.