If I were a doctor, I would diagnose his condition thus: The

If I were a doctor, I would diagnose his condition thus: The patient is suffering from nostalgic insufficiency.

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The quote reflects a critical perspective on nostalgia, suggesting that an inability to fully engage with past experiences can lead to a form of emotional deficiency. Instead of embracing memories, the individual becomes trapped in a state of longing for what once was, resulting in a diminished emotional capacity. This highlights the tension between past and present, revealing how an excess of nostalgia can hinder one's ability to live fully in...

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