No man lives without jostling and being jostled; in all ways he has to elbow himself through the world, giving and receiving offense.

Summary

This quote suggests that living in the world involves constant encounters with others and the possibility of conflict. It conveys the idea that every person must navigate through life by asserting themselves, sometimes having to compete and face challenges while also inadvertently causing harm or offense to others. It implies that societal interactions are often characterized by struggles and friction, and that engaging with others inherently involves both giving and receiving offense.

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