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After all, it is hard to master both life and work equally well. So if you are bound to fake one of them, it had better
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"After all, it is hard to master both life and work equally well. So if you are bound to fake one of them, it had better be life"

- Joseph Brodsky

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In this quote, Joseph Brodsky highlights the problem of stabilizing both life and work. He acknowledges that it is a tough task to master both elements of our lives. However, he suggests that if one need to pick to phony or pretend to be successful in one of them, it is much better to choose life. This might mean prioritizing our personal wellness, relationships, and experiences over our expert accomplishments. Brodsky suggests that ultimately, our joy and fulfillment in life need to take precedence over our profession success. This quote functions as a pointer to not get too captured up in our work and to make time for the important things that genuinely matter in life.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Joseph Brodsky between May 24, 1940 and January 28, 1996. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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