Quote by Source Unknown

One man gets nothing but discord out of a piano; another gets harmony. No one claims the piano is at fault. Life is about the same. The discord is there, and the harmony is there. Study to play it correctly, and it will give forth the beauty; play it falsely, and it will give forth the ugliness. Life is not at fault.

One man gets nothing but discord out of a piano; another get

Summary

This quote highlights the concept that life is neither inherently fair nor unfair. It uses the analogy of a piano to illustrate that some individuals are able to find harmony and beauty in their experiences, while others only encounter discord and ugliness. The quote suggests that it is not life itself that is to blame for these differing outcomes, but rather our own understanding and approach towards life. By studying and learning to navigate life correctly, we can unlock its inherent beauty and harmony, but if we navigate it falsely, we will only experience its ugliness.

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