Quote by Joseph Brodsky

Life, the way it really is, is a battle not between Bad and Good but between Bad and Worse.

Life, the way it really is, is a battle not between Bad and

Summary

This quote suggests that life is not simply a conflict between good and bad, but rather a constant struggle against escalating levels of adversity or negativity. It implies that the choices individuals face are often not between a positive and negative outcome, but between two negative outcomes, where they must decide which option is the lesser evil. In this perspective, life is portrayed as a continuous series of challenges, requiring individuals to continually navigate through difficult choices and circumstances, seeking to minimize the negative consequences rather than striving for ideal outcomes.

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Life

By Joseph Brodsky

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