I'm not really silly enough to think that chocolate solves anything. But it calms me. It's a soothing assurance, that this hectic life I have worked myself into is also full of wonderful surprises and unexpected sweetness. It reminds me that a hefty percentage of my "problems" don't really need to be solved at all, just outlasted. Emily Watts
About This Quote

In this quote, Jennifer Egan explains that chocolate is a great source of comfort, and she uses this comfort to explain how life is full of bad times and sadness. She recommends a soothing feeling of comfort in comparison to trying to solve problems.

Source: Take Two Chocolates And Call Me In The Morning: 12 Semipractical Solutions For The Really Busy Woman

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