Human beings are compelled to live within a lie, but they can be compelled to do so only because they are in fact capable of living in this way. Therefore not only does the system alienate humanity, but at the same time alienated humanity supports this system as its own involuntary master plan, as a degenerate image of its own degeneration, as a record of people's own failure as individuals.

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This quote suggests that human beings are inherently bound to live in a world filled with falsehoods. However, this is possible because humans possess the capability to adapt to this kind of existence. As a result, the system that perpetuates these lies not only separates individuals from their true selves (alienates humanity), but ironically, individuals inadvertently contribute to upholding this system. This occurs as individuals become complicit in their own demise, viewing the system as a distorted reflection of their own weaknesses and shortcomings. Ultimately, it highlights how individuals are trapped within a cycle of self-deception and societal reinforcement.

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