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I'm not sure that the benefit - as a writer and as a…

“I'm not sure that the benefit - as a writer and as a citizen - that I would get from reading at least the front page of the Times every day or every other day would outweigh the depression.” quote by Sharon Olds
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“I'm not sure that the benefit - as a writer and as a citizen - that I would get from reading at least the front page of the Times every day or every other day would outweigh the depression.”

Sharon Olds

About This Quote

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

Reading the Times can cause depression outweighing its informational benefit for some.

In simple terms: News can be depressing and not worth the cost.

Key Takeaway

Limit exposure to harmful news.

Themes

mental health media consumption information overload

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

personal philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily routine
  • mental health management
  • information diet

Key Concepts

depression well‑being journalism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How much news is healthy?
  • What alternatives provide balanced information?
A Different Perspective

Missing news may reduce awareness of important events.

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