--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Don't you feel more than one thing at a…" description: "\"“Don't you feel more than one thing at a time? That's what insanity is, trying to feel one way. That's why it feels good to go crazy. Or to be addicted..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/nancy-holder-23491_time_don-t-you-feel-more-than-one-thing-at-a_326118.jpg" --- # Don't you feel more than one thing at a time? That's what… ![“Don't you feel more than one thing at a time? That's what insanity is, trying to feel one way. That's why it feels good to go crazy. Or to be addicted. It's so much easier than feeling several things at once. -Miles” quote by Nancy Holder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/nancy-holder-23491_time_don-t-you-feel-more-than-one-thing-at-a_326118.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/nancy-holder-23491_time_don-t-you-feel-more-than-one-thing-at-a_326118.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/507/nancy-holder-23491_time_don-t-you-feel-more-than-one-thing-at-a_326118.jpg) > ““Don't you feel more than one thing at a time? That's what insanity is, trying to feel one way. That's why it feels good to go crazy. Or to be addicted. It's so much easier than feeling several things at once. -Miles”” [Nancy Holder](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nancy-holder/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The quote suggests that trying to experience a single emotion is a form of madness, whereas embracing multiple feelings— even chaos—feels easier and more addictive. **In simple terms:** Trying to feel only one thing is crazy; feeling many is easier. Key Takeaway Accept emotional complexity. Themes psychology emotion mental health Mood conflicted curious Type observational philosophical When to use this quote - relationships - creative work - stress management - self‑acceptance Key Concepts complexity addiction identity Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance multiple emotions? - What does “going crazy” mean to you? 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