We were unhappy. We compared our situation to our own potentials, to what we could have had, and somehow there was little consolation in the fact that millions of people were unhappier than we were. Why should other people's misery make us happier or more content?
📖 Azar Nafisi
In her memoir "Reading Lolita in Tehran," Azar Nafisi reflects on the deep dissatisfaction she and her peers experienced in the oppressive environment of Iran. She emphasizes how comparing their lives to their potential and aspirations led to feelings of regret and unfulfillment. Nafisi highlights a common human experience: the acknowledgment that knowing others are worse off does little to alleviate personal pain and disappointment.
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