Angry-people Quote by Hanya Yanagihara
““He knows how selfish, how unreasonable, how self-absorbed he is being, and he is miserable but unable to stop himself [...]””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, 2015
A character recognizes his own selfishness and misery but feels powerless to change his behavior.
In simple terms: He knows he is selfish and unhappy but can’t stop.
Acknowledge harmful patterns and seek help.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- therapy
- self-improvement
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What prevents you from changing harmful habits?
- How can you break the cycle of self‑destruction?
Change requires conscious effort beyond awareness.