Quote by Mason Cooley

Humor does not rescue us from unhappiness, but enables us to move back from it a little.

Humor does not rescue us from unhappiness, but enables us to

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This quote suggests that humor does not completely eradicate our unhappiness, but rather allows us to distance ourselves slightly from it. While it may not provide a permanent solution, humor grants us temporary relief or a momentary escape from our current state of unhappiness. It serves as a tool that enables us to create a mental and emotional distance from our pain, even if just for a brief moment.

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