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

Summary

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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By Mason Cooley

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