"We suffer primarily not from our vices or our weaknesses, but from our illusions. We are haunted, not by reality, but by those images we have put in their place"

This quote by Daniel J. Boorstin speaks with the concept that our suffering is not triggered by our flaws or errors, however by our own impressions. We are not haunted by the reality of our lives, but by the images we have created in our minds. We frequently create impractical expectations for ourselves and our lives, and when these expectations are not met, we suffer. We can end up being so focused on our own impressions that we forget to value the truth of our lives. Boorstin's quote motivates us to take an action back and recognize the charm of our lives, instead of focusing on our impressions. We must aim to be mindful of our expectations and to appreciate the reality of our lives.