If either the absence or the presence of novelty is equally annoying, it would hardly seem that either could be the true cause of despair.

Summary

This quote suggests that whether there is a lack of novelty or an abundance of it, both can be equally bothersome. Therefore, neither can be seen as the true reason for feeling low or hopeless. The quote challenges the idea that novelty and change alone can bring joy or alleviate despair, implying that the underlying causes of despair may be more complex and rooted in different factors. It encourages a deeper exploration of the sources of despair rather than attributing it solely to the absence or presence of novelty.

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