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“Seeking to eliminate pain nonetheless puts it at the heart of the system. As a result, today we suffer from not wanting to suffer just as one can make oneself ill by trying to be perfectly healthy. Furthermore, we now tell ourselves a strange fable about a society completely devoted to hedonism, and for which everything becomes an irritation, a torture. Unhappiness is not only unhappiness; it is, worse yet, a failure to be happy.”

Quote by Pascal Bruckner

Book:Perpetual Euphoria: On the Duty to Be Happy
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Perpetual Euphoria: On the Duty to Be Happy

This book delves into the philosophical and psychological aspects of happiness, discussing the societal expectations and personal responsibilities associated with the pursuit of joy. more

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Pascal Bruckner
Pascal Bruckner

Pascal Bruckner is a French writer born on December 15, 1948. His works span various fields such as philosophy, politics, and literature, and he is known for his profound insights and unique style. more

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