Quote by Miguel de Unamuno

The very same reason which one man may regard as a motive for taking care to prolong his life may be regarded by another man as a motive for shooting himself.

The very same reason which one man may regard as a motive fo

Summary

This quote highlights the subjectivity of human perspectives and how different individuals can interpret and react to the same situation in drastically different ways. What may motivate one person to preserve their own life can push another person to contemplate self-destruction. It underscores the idea that people can have contrasting responses to the same set of circumstances, revealing the complex nature of human thoughts, emotions, and motivations.

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