Quote by George Bernard Shaw

But a lifetime of happiness! No man alive could bear it: it would be hell on earth.

But a lifetime of happiness! No man alive could bear it: it

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This quote suggests that an excessive amount of happiness throughout one's lifetime would be overwhelming and unbearable. The idea is that experiencing constant happiness without any challenges or difficulties would eventually become monotonous and lose its value. By implying that it would be like "hell on earth," the quote emphasizes that a balance of both joys and hardships is necessary to fully appreciate and find meaning in life.

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