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The one who pleased everybody died before they were born.

The one who pleased everybody died before they were born.

Summary

This quote suggests that the excessive desire to please everyone ultimately leads to one's own demise. It implies that attempting to constantly meet the expectations and desires of others is impossible and only serves to deplete one's own potential for self-growth and individuality. By focusing solely on pleasing others, the individual loses touch with their own needs and dreams, resulting in an unfulfilled life that ends prematurely, symbolically dying before they truly have a chance to live.

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