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"Life is a tragedy full of joy"

- Bernard Malamud

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This quote by Bernard Malamud talks to the duality of life. It recommends that life is both tragic and cheerful, which these two apparently opposite feelings can coexist. Life has plenty of moments of joy, such as the birth of a child, a wedding event, or an effective career. However life is likewise loaded with catastrophe, such as the death of a loved one, a failed relationship, or a task loss. The quote indicates that life is an intricate mix of both joy and disaster, and that we should accept and embrace both in order to live a complete and meaningful life. Life is a journey, and it is up to us to take advantage of it, in spite of the low and high. We need to strive to discover happiness in the midst of catastrophe, and to discover strength in the face of adversity.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Bernard Malamud between April 26, 1914 and March 18, 1986. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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