The quote from Milan Kundera’s "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" highlights how decisions can become entrenched over time. People often commit to choices without fully understanding their reasons, leading to a sense of inertia that makes it increasingly difficult to alter those choices as time passes.
This reflects a broader human tendency to cling to past decisions, making it challenging to embrace change. As individuals resist reevaluating their paths, the weight of these unexamined choices accumulates, resulting in a lack of freedom and potential regret for missed opportunities.