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“Either Less is an asshole, or the heart is a capricious thing.” quote by Andrew Sean Greer
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““Either Less is an asshole, or the heart is a capricious thing.””

Andrew Sean Greer

About This Quote

Source Novel: Less by Andrew Sean Greer, 2017

The quote juxtaposes a harsh judgment of a person with the unpredictable nature of the heart, highlighting how we often blame others for emotional turmoil.

In simple terms: People often blame others for feelings that are actually unpredictable.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that emotions are complex and not always someone's fault.

Themes

relationships emotion blame

Mood

reflective conflicted

Type

literary conversational

When to use this quote

  • romantic conflict
  • personal introspection
  • friendship tension

Key Concepts

psychology human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you tend to blame others for your feelings?
  • How can you accept emotional unpredictability without assigning fault?
A Different Perspective

It oversimplifies emotional dynamics by framing them as a binary choice.

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