At any street corner the feeling of absurdity can strike any man in the face.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The sense of the world feeling pointless can suddenly affect anyone anywhere.
- In plain terms
- Anyone can suddenly feel life is meaningless.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware that absurdity can strike anyone unexpectedly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you felt absurdity?
- Is it common or rare?
Another view
Not everyone experiences this feeling; it depends on perspective.
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