23 : Peter Sterling, Part 1
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The fleeting nature of satisfaction and happiness
Satisfaction and relief are fleeting emotions when accomplishing a task, as the need to move on to the next responsibility or goal quickly arises. This pattern of fleeting happiness is described in Freud's 'Civilization and Its Discontents,' where it is noted that humans constantly adapt to new positive circumstances and seek the next thing. This dynamic suggests that lasting satisfaction is elusive, and the pattern of pursuing the next goal is a common theme in literature.
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