Absolutely Quote by Jamaica Kincaid
“I think life is difficult and that's that. I am not at all - absolutely not at all - interested in the pursuit of happiness. I am not interested in the pursuit of positivity. I am interested in pursuing a truth, and the truth often seems to be not happiness but its opposite.”
About This Quote
Source Book: *The Autobiography of My Mother* by Jamaica Kincaid, 1992
The author rejects conventional happiness, seeking truth even when it feels like its opposite.
In simple terms: Truth may conflict with happiness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace truth over comfort.
Themes
existentialism
truth
happiness
discontent
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
philosophical
existential
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
philosophical inquiry
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you avoiding?
- How does rejecting happiness affect your life?
A Different Perspective
Truth can be painful and alienating.
