Life: 'You may find many contradictory statements and philosophies within my writings. However, to this I will say such is life, for life is full of contradictions.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life naturally contains contradictions, so conflicting views in writing reflect reality.
- In plain terms
- Life is full of contradictions, so writings may be too.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept contradictions as part of life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle conflicting ideas?
- What contradictions have you noticed?
Another view
Some contradictions may stem from inconsistency rather than wisdom.
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