What came first — the music or the misery? Did I listen to the music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to the music? Do all those records turn you into a melancholy person?

Nick Hornby
About This Quote

The idea that you are the cause of your own unhappiness is something that can be very difficult to accept. The world is full of people who are miserable because they are constantly listening to sad music. Or, perhaps they are miserable because they are listening to sad music. The fact is, not having any music in our lives does not make us happy.

It is the same with the media in general. The media has a way of making us feel unhappy when we watch it. If we choose to turn off the TV or radio, the media will still be there.

These are just constant reminders of how unhappy we are without them. The best way to get rid of these feelings is to turn them off completely. The only way to truly become happy is to embrace all that life has to offer, both good and bad.

Source: High Fidelity

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