I think now that this is the great division between people. There are people who find life hard and those who find it easy. There are those who have a natural, in-built, expectation of happiness, and there are those who feel that happiness is not to be expected: that it is not, in fact, one of the rights of man. Nor, God knows, one of the rights of women.
In her book "An Experiment in Love," Hilary Mantel reflects on the contrasting experiences of individuals regarding life and happiness. She observes a clear divide between those who perceive life as a struggle and those who find it to be relatively easy. This dichotomy highlights how personal expectations and perspectives shape one’s experience of happiness.
Mantel further explores the notion of inherent rights to happiness, suggesting that some people are naturally inclined towards optimism and joy, while others feel that such feelings are not guaranteed. This raises deeper questions about societal views on happiness and whether it should be seen as a universal right for everyone, irrespective of gender.
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