Quote by Jonathan Safran Foer

I used to think that humor was the only way to appreciate how wonderful and terrible the world is, to celebrate how big life is. But now I think the opposite. Humor is a way of shrinking from that wonderful and terrible world.

I used to think that humor was the only way to appreciate ho

Summary

This quote suggests a shift in perspective regarding humor and its purpose. Initially, the speaker believed that humor allowed them to understand and embrace the vastness and complexity of the world, serving as a means to both acknowledge its wonders and handle its difficult aspects. However, the speaker now sees humor as a method of escapism, where it diminishes the magnitude of life's experiences. They perceive humor as a way to shrink away from the enormity of the world, rather than engaging with it fully.

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By Jonathan Safran Foer

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