Jonathan Safran Foer

Jonathan Safran Foer (born 1977) is an American novelist best known for Everything Is Illuminated and Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close. He has also published nonfiction including Eating Animals, and his work frequently examines memory, identity, and grief.

Quotes by Jonathan Safran Foer

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You cannot protect yourself from sadness without protecting yourself from happiness. — Jonathan Safran Foer

Navigating the Link Between Sadness and Joy

Ultimately, Foer’s observation encourages us to approach life with openness, even when that means facing discomfort. By welcoming both happiness and sadness, we cultivate resilience and deepen our appreciation of joy. The art of living, therefore, isn’t in avoiding sadness, but in accepting the full spectrum of emotion as the price—and privilege—of a rich, authentic life. [...]

Created on: 5/18/2025