There is also an important distinction to be made between “upward” and “downward” counterfactuals. Upward counterfactuals are imagined states that are better than what actually happened, and downward counterfactuals are imagined states that are worse.

Then he heard a wild, high-pitched cackling that made the hair stand up on the back of his neck. It wasn't sane, that laugh. In fact, it was the laughter of someone who never had more than a nodding acquaintance with sanity.

a man who has risked his life knows that careers are worthless, and a man who will not risk his career has a worthless life.

Every increased possession loads us with a new weariness.

Written By John Ruskin

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