Quote by Chuck Palahniuk

Did perpetual happiness in the Garden of Eden maybe get so boring that eating the apple was justified?

Did perpetual happiness in the Garden of Eden maybe get so b

Summary

This quote suggests that the state of perpetual happiness in the Garden of Eden might have become monotonous or dull, leading to the justification for the act of eating the forbidden apple. It implies the idea that humans seek novelty, challenge, and growth, even at the cost of losing paradise. It questions whether enduring a life of consistent bliss could eventually lead individuals to crave something different, even if it means facing consequences or jeopardizing their idyllic state of existence.

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Happiness

By Chuck Palahniuk

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