Life quote by Sholom Aleichem

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Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor
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"Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor"

- Sholom Aleichem

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This quote by Sholom Aleichem speaks to the different perspectives of life that individuals have actually based on their scenarios. For the wise, life is a dream, a possibility to check out and find out, to grow and establish. For the fool, life is a game, a possibility to play and have fun, to take threats and delight in the minute. For the abundant, life is a comedy, a possibility to laugh and take pleasure in the good ideas that cash can purchase. For the poor, life is a catastrophe, a chance to battle and endure, to work hard and hope for a better future. This quote advises us that life is different for everyone, which we need to bear in mind the different perspectives that individuals have.

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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Sholom Aleichem between March 2, 1859 and May 13, 1916. He/she was a famous Writer from Russia, the quote is categorized under the topic Life. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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