Quote by Ernest Renan

When people complain of life, it is almost always because they have asked impossible things of it.

When people complain of life, it is almost always because th

Summary

This quote suggests that people often become dissatisfied with life because they have unreasonable expectations or demands from it. Instead of recognizing the limitations and complexities of life, individuals might desire or pursue things that are unattainable or unrealistic. As a result, they experience frustration and discontentment. The quote encourages individuals to be mindful of setting achievable goals and having a realistic understanding of life's possibilities and limitations, thereby minimizing the tendency to complain about its perceived shortcomings.

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Pessimism

By Ernest Renan

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