The easiest thing to do on earth is not write.
William GoldmanRead
Life isn't fair. It's just fairer than death, that's all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life has its unfair moments, but the alternative is even less desirable.
This quote reflects the inherent unfairness of life while suggesting that despite its challenges, life is preferable to the finality of death. It encourages acceptance of life's inequalities, highlighting that while we may face difficulties, there is still value in existence.
Themes
FairnessLifeDeathExistenceAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about resilience, one might say, 'As William Goldman puts it, life isn't fair, but that's what makes our experiences valuable.'
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