Life can be magnificent and overwhelming - That is its whole tragedy. Without beauty, love, or danger it would almost be easy to live.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is overwhelming due to beauty and danger; without them, it would be easy.
- In plain terms
- Life is hard because of beauty and danger.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that difficulty is part of a full life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes life overwhelming for you?
- Is a life without danger worth living?
Another view
Some people find life easy even with beauty and danger.
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