— Mary Gordon"I think coldness is chic among writers, and particularly ironic coldness. What is absolutely not allowable is sadness. People will do anything rather than to acknowledge that they are sad."
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This quotation examines the core nature of Sadness as articulated by Mary Gordon. Within historical and literary traditions, reflections on Sadness provide actionable mental models, challenging individuals to evaluate personal ethics, self-discipline, and daily actions.
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