On Expectations and Pessimism

 

It’s our expectations that define what will anger us.

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If you refuse to let your suffering lie upon you for even an hour; if you constantly try to prevent and forestall all possible distress way ahead of time; if you experience suffering and displeasure as evil, hateful and worthy of annihilation and as a defect of existence, then it is clear that you harbour in your heart the religion of comfortableness.

On pain and happiness

It’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even harder to remember sweetness. We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.

– Chuck Palahniuk

Source: Quote by Chuck Palahniuk: “It’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even hard…”

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