Quote by Thomas Fuller

We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed.

We are born crying, live complaining, and die disappointed.

Summary

This quote reflects a pessimistic view of life's trajectory. It suggests that from the moment we are born, our first instinct is to cry, symbolizing the hardships and challenges we will face throughout our lives. As we grow older, we tend to complain about these difficulties, indicating our dissatisfaction and tendency to focus on negatives. Ultimately, when we reach the end of our lives, we realize that our expectations and hopes have often been unfulfilled, resulting in disappointment. This quote highlights the cyclical nature of dissatisfaction and the inevitability of human suffering.

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Life

By Thomas Fuller

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