Quote by Ben Affleck

Sure, I suffered a lot. But it's not like the end of the world and it's not who I am. I lead quite a pleasant life and I'm able to divorce a perceived reality from my actual experience of life.

Sure, I suffered a lot. But it's not like the end of the wor

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This quote expresses the idea that although the speaker has faced difficult and painful experiences, they do not let these define them. The quote suggests that the speaker maintains a positive perspective and acknowledges that their suffering is not the entirety of their existence. They are able to separate their subjective perception of reality from the actual experience of their life, implying that they strive to focus on the positive aspects and lead a pleasant life despite the hardships they may have endured.

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