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“Sorrow has the fortunate peculiarity that it preys upon itself. It dies of starvation. Since it is essentially an interruption of habits, it can be replaced by new habits. Constituting, as it does, a void, it is soon filled up by a real horror vacui.” quote by Anonymous
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“Sorrow has the fortunate peculiarity that it preys upon itself. It dies of starvation. Since it is essentially an interruption of habits, it can be replaced by new habits. Constituting, as it does, a void, it is soon filled up by a real horror vacui.”

Anonymous

About This Quote

Source Essay: Reflections on Sorrow, 2015

Sorrow feeds on itself, eventually fading, and can be replaced by new habits that fill its void.

In simple terms: Sorrow dies when replaced by new habits.

Key Takeaway

Replace negative cycles with positive routines.

Themes

psychology habit formation emotions

Mood

thoughtful somber

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • overcoming grief
  • breaking negative patterns
  • building new routines

Key Concepts

self‑help behavioral change

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habit could replace your sorrow?
  • How do you sustain new routines?
A Different Perspective

Habit change is hard and requires consistency.

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