Quote by Helen Fielding

It is a truth universally acknowledged that as soon as one part of your life starts looking up, another falls to pieces.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that as soon as one p

Summary

This quote reflects the common experience where life seems to have an unspoken balance, with one area of success often accompanied by setbacks or failures in another. It suggests that just as we find joy or progress in one aspect, we often encounter challenges or disappointments in another. The quote acknowledges the bittersweet nature of life's ups and downs, highlighting the inherent duality and constant ebb and flow that is an integral part of the human experience.

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By Helen Fielding

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