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“He knows how selfish, how unreasonable, how self-absorbed he is being, and he is miserable but unable to stop himself [...]” quote by Hanya Yanagihara
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““He knows how selfish, how unreasonable, how self-absorbed he is being, and he is miserable but unable to stop himself [...]””

Hanya Yanagihara

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.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge harmful patterns and seek help.

Themes

self-awareness misery self-control

Mood

reflective somber

Type

literary psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • therapy
  • self-improvement
  • addiction recovery

Key Concepts

psychology addiction emotional health

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from changing harmful habits?
  • How can you break the cycle of self‑destruction?
A Different Perspective

Change requires conscious effort beyond awareness.

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