the desire to wring out a few more drips of happiness almost always destroyed the happiness you were so lucky to have, and so foolish never to acknowledge.
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In "Here I Am," Jonathan Safran Foer explores the concept that the relentless pursuit of additional happiness can paradoxically diminish the joy we already possess. By fixating on acquiring more, we often overlook and undervalue the moments of genuine happiness that are present in our lives. This tendency to chase after elusive satisfaction leads to dissatisfaction, ultimately overshadowing the gratitude we should feel for what we already have.
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