And-maybe it's ridiculous to go on in this vein, although it doesn't matter since no one's ever going to see this-but does it make any sense at all to know that it ends badly for all of us, even the happiest of us, and that we all lose everything that matters in the end-and yet to know as well, despite all this, as cruelly as the game is stacked, that it's possible to play it with a kind of joy?
The quote reflects a deep introspection on life and its inherent tragedies, acknowledging that despite the inevitable loss and sadness that comes with existence, there is room for joy. The speaker questions the absurdity of continuing to engage with life, given the certainty of an unhappy ending for everyone, regardless of their happiness at present. This paradox highlights a philosophical struggle between accepting the harsh realities of life and finding meaning...
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