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“You can go on like this for a very long time, and no one will notice. You keep thinking you're going to hit some sort of bottom, but I'm here to tell you: There is no bottom.” quote by Dan Chaon
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“You can go on like this for a very long time, and no one will notice. You keep thinking you're going to hit some sort of bottom, but I'm here to tell you: There is no bottom.”

Dan Chaon

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Echo Maker by Dan Chaon, 2012

The quote highlights how people often anticipate a low point that never arrives, leading to unnoticed, ongoing struggles.

In simple terms: People expect a low point that never comes, so problems persist unnoticed.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address ongoing issues before they become invisible.

Themes

loneliness mental health expectations

Mood

reflective somber

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • workplace burnout
  • personal relationships
  • long‑term projects
  • self‑neglect

Key Concepts

existentialism cognitive bias

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs are you ignoring?
  • How can you break the cycle of unnoticed struggle?
A Different Perspective

Assuming a bottom will appear can delay needed help or change.

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