“Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man”
— Friedrich Nietzsche
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Sometimes, wishing for something better can make things worse because it makes us hold onto false hopes. Imagine someone with a bad habit, like gambling, who always believes the next game will be the big win that solves all their problems. This hope keeps them gambling, causing more stress and financial trouble. Instead of facing reality, they stay stuck in their difficult situation, getting their hopes up repeatedly only to be disappointed. The idea is that false hope can make negative experiences last longer by stopping us from dealing with the real issues at hand. In our lives, it's important to stay realistic and address problems directly rather than relying on unfounded optimism.
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