Quote by Milan Kundera

Einmal ist keinmal, says Tomas to himself. What happens but once, says the German adage, might as well not have happened at all. If we have only one life to live, we might as well not have lived at all.

Einmal ist keinmal, says Tomas to himself. What happens but

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This quote reflects the concept of "Einmal ist keinmal" in German, which means "once is never." Tomas contemplates that if something only happens once, it is insignificant and has no lasting impact. Life is often seen as a single opportunity, and if it is limited to a singular experience or event, it becomes meaningless and as if it never happened. This perspective presents a thought-provoking challenge to make every moment count and seize the opportunities life offers.

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