Quote by John Green

But of course there is always a hamartia and yours is that oh, my God, even though you HAD FREAKING CANCER you give money to a company in exchange for the chance to acquire YET MORE CANCER.

But of course there is always a hamartia and yours is that o

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals may possess a flaw or weakness, referred to as hamartia in Greek tragedy. The speaker acknowledges the person's battle with cancer, yet criticizes them for investing money in a company that potentially increases their chances of developing cancer again. The quote alludes to the irony or contradiction of engaging with something harmful even after experiencing the negative repercussions firsthand.

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Cancer Cigarettes Fatal Flaw

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