I've thought myself out of happinessone one million times,

I've thought myself out of happinessone one million times, but never once into it.

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The quote from Jonathan Safran Foer's "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" expresses the struggle many people face in pursuit of happiness. It illustrates a common tendency to overthink and analyze situations, often leading to negative emotions instead of fostering joy. The narrator reflects on how mental processes can detract from the ability to feel contentment.

This sentiment suggests that while it is easy to engage in thoughts that lead away from...

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