Quote by H. L. Mencken

Man is never honestly the fatalist, nor even the stoic. He fights his fate, often desperately. He is forever entering bold exceptions to the rulings of the bench of gods. This fighting, no doubt, makes for human progress, for it favors the strong and the brave. It also makes for beauty, for lesser men try to escape from a hopeless and intolerable world by creating a more lovely one of their own.

Man is never honestly the fatalist, nor even the stoic. He f

Summary

This quote suggests that humans are not naturally inclined to accept their fate passively. Regardless of circumstances, humans fight against their destiny, sometimes even with desperation. This perpetual struggle against fate drives progress and benefits the courageous and strong. Additionally, it leads to the creation of beauty, as individuals attempt to transcend the challenges of a bleak world by crafting a more enchanting reality.

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