Quote by Leo Tolstoy

That one must either explain life to oneself so that it does not seem to be an evil mockery by some sort of devil, or one must shoot oneself.

That one must either explain life to oneself so that it does

Summary

This quote suggests that in order to find meaning in life, one must either be able to rationalize and understand life's complexities, challenges, and injustices, so as not to see it as a cruel joke played by some malevolent force, or resort to ending one's own life as a means to escape the perceived desolation. It indicates the deep frustration and despair one may experience when faced with the existential quandary of existence and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.

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Meaning Of Life

By Leo Tolstoy

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