Books, which we mistake for consolation, only add depth to our sorrow.

Orhan Pamuk
Books, which we mistake for consolation, only add depth to...
Books, which we mistake for consolation, only add depth to...
Books, which we mistake for consolation, only add depth to...
Books, which we mistake for consolation, only add depth to...
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If you find yourself sorrowing over the fact that your life is not as great as you had hoped, remember that books of consolation can be quite misleading. If you read a book of consolation, you will tend to expect the people who appear in those stories to be an exact replica of yourself. But reading about others’ experiences may make you feel good because the author is making the same mistakes that you are. This lets you off the hook because you can’t be expected to make mistakes for which you are not responsible. It also gives you a false sense of security, which can lead to more mistakes.

Source: My Name Is Red

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