No one should ever ask themselves that: why am I unhappy? The question carries within it the virus that will destroy everything. If we ask that question, it means we want to find out what makes us happy. If what makes us happy is different from what we have now, then we must either change once and for all or stay as we are, feeling even more unhappy.

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This quote suggests that asking oneself why they are unhappy is counterproductive as it implies a desire to identify what would make them happy. If what would bring happiness is different from their current circumstances, they are faced with two choices: to make a definitive change or to remain unhappy. The quote warns against the potentially destructive nature of this question, suggesting that dwelling on it may lead to increased unhappiness rather than a resolution.

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