Acceptance Quote by David Foster Wallace
“Acceptance is usually more a matter of fatigue than anything else.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The David Foster Wallace Reader, 2008
Exhaustion often masquerades as acceptance, making us settle for less.
In simple terms: Fatigue can feel like acceptance.
Recognize when tiredness is not true agreement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- workplace burnout
- personal relationships
- health decisions
- long‑term projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you accepting out of weariness?
- How can you differentiate true acceptance from fatigue?
Fatigue may mask deeper dissatisfaction.