Quote by Elizabeth Gilbert

We're miserable because we think that we are mere individuals, alone with our fears and flaws and resentment and mortality.

We're miserable because we think that we are mere individual

Summary

This quote suggests that feelings of misery are born out of the belief that we are isolated beings, caught up in our own anxieties, imperfections, and grievances, ultimately confronted with our own mortality. The idea is that we experience unhappiness because we fail to recognize our interconnectedness with others, and instead focus on our individual struggles. By understanding that we are not alone in our experiences and embracing our shared humanity, we may potentially find solace and transcend our misery.

Topics

Inspirational Self Esteem

By Elizabeth Gilbert

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