Anyway, it’s best not to think about them, as if you do it…
““Anyway, it’s best not to think about them, as if you do it makes the discussions with the other lawyers, all their advice and all that they do manage to achieve, seem so unpleasant and useless, I had that experience myself, just wanted to throw everything away and lay at home in bed and hear nothing more about it. But that, of course, would be the stupidest thing you could do, and you wouldn’t be left in peace in bed for very long either.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Avoiding thoughts of distress can temporarily ease discomfort, but it prevents resolution and prolongs suffering.
In simple terms: Ignoring problems feels better now but worsens later.
Key Takeaway
Face issues, don’t escape.
Themes
psychology
avoidance
mental health
resilience
Mood
anxious
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- legal stress
- personal crisis
- depression
- burnout
Key Concepts
existentialism
cognitive avoidance
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you avoiding?
- How does avoidance affect your wellbeing?
A Different Perspective
Escapism may lead to deeper turmoil.