Human time does not turn in the circle, but rushing on a right line forward. This is why one cannot be happy, because happiness is a longing for repetition.
The quote from Milan Kundera's "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" reflects on the nature of human existence as linear rather than cyclical. It suggests that time flows forward, meaning that experiences and moments cannot be relived exactly as they once were. This perspective on time creates a sense of urgency and a continuous pursuit of new experiences, making it difficult for individuals to find true happiness.
Kundera argues that happiness is...