Quote by Margaret Atwood

All observations of life are harsh, because life is. I lament that fact, but I cannot change it.

All observations of life are harsh, because life is. I lamen

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on the harshness and inherent difficulties of life. They acknowledge that all observations of life tend to reveal its challenging nature. Despite their sadness and desire for things to be different, the speaker acknowledges their inability to change this fundamental aspect of life. It suggests a resigned acceptance of life's hardships, highlighting a sense of realism and perhaps a willingness to confront and grapple with life's difficulties rather than living in denial or hope for an idealized existence.

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Life

By Margaret Atwood

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