Douglas AdamsAberystwyth (n.)A nostalgic yearning which is in itself more pleasant than the thing being yearned for.
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If you feel longing for a thing, you will find it more enjoyable to remember the time when you first discovered the thing and then forget about it and move on.
Source: The Deeper Meaning Of Liff
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