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Contradiction Quote by Joshua Ferris

“We found ourselves wanting to hurry time along, which was not in the long run good for our health. Everybody was trapped in this contradiction but nobody ever dared to articulate it.” quote by Joshua Ferris
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“We found ourselves wanting to hurry time along, which was not in the long run good for our health. Everybody was trapped in this contradiction but nobody ever dared to articulate it.”

Joshua Ferris

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Marriage Plot, 2011

Rushing time harms health; people recognize contradictions but rarely discuss them.

In simple terms: Hurrying harms health, yet unspoken.

Key Takeaway

Slow down, reflect.

Themes

wellness time society

Mood

reflective serious

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • personal diaries
  • health workshops
  • media commentary

Key Concepts

work‑life balance mental health awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we avoid talking about time stress?
  • What habits can restore balance?
A Different Perspective

Societal pressure to be productive persists.

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