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David Foster Wallace

1962 - 2008

David Foster Wallace was an American writer and professor known for his influential works in contemporary literature. He is acclaimed for his novel "Infinite Jest" and his distinctive writing style characterized by complex narratives and intricate exploration of human experiences.

  1. There's a lot of narcissism in self-hatred.

    David Foster WallaceThe depressed person is selfish. Infinite Jest, 1996
    #narcissism#self-hatred#psychology

  2. Sometimes I'll put on a Zig Ziglar tape: he's a motivational speaker who is really funny and really American. I know I should do the things he says, but I'm too cynical.

    David Foster WallaceConsider the Lobster and Other Essays, p. 268, 2005
    #motivation#cynicism#humor

  3. It's the very last thing, isn't it, we feel grateful for: having happened. You know, you needn't have happened. You needn't have happened. But you did happen.

    David Foster WallaceThe Pale King, p. 567, 2011
    #existence#gratitude#reflection

  4. The fundamental delusion - there is something out there that will make me happy and fulfilled forever.

    David Foster WallaceThis Is Water, Kenyon College Commencement Speech, 2005
    #delusion#happiness#fulfillment