Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Life is a disease; and the only difference between one man and another is the stage of the disease at which he lives. You are always at the crisis: I am always in the convalescent stage.

Life is a disease; and the only difference between one man a

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This quote suggests that life itself can be seen as a metaphorical disease, implying that existence is fraught with challenges and difficulties. It also expresses the idea that individuals experience life in different stages, with the speaker considering themselves in a state of recovery while others may still be facing hardships. Ultimately, it highlights the never-ending nature of life's trials and the varying degrees of resilience exhibited by different individuals.

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