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Having begun to feel, people’s desire to feel grew. They…

“Having begun to feel, people’s desire to feel grew. They wanted to feel more, feel deeper, despite how it sometimes hurt. People became addicted to feeling. They struggled to uncover new emotions.” quote by Nicole Krauss
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““Having begun to feel, people’s desire to feel grew. They wanted to feel more, feel deeper, despite how it sometimes hurt. People became addicted to feeling. They struggled to uncover new emotions.””

Nicole Krauss

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The passage describes a growing craving for intense emotions, leading to an addiction to feeling despite its pain.

In simple terms: People seek deeper emotions, even when painful.

Key Takeaway

Balance seeking depth with emotional health.

Themes

emotion addiction growth

Mood

introspective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • art creation
  • relationship building
  • self‑reflection
  • mindfulness practice

Key Concepts

psychology human desire

Questions to Reflect On

  • What emotions are you avoiding?
  • How can you experience depth without harm?
A Different Perspective

Intense feeling can become overwhelming or harmful.

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