Quote by William Boyd

We all want to be happy, and we're all going to die. You might say those are the only two unchallengeably true facts that apply to every human being on this planet.

We all want to be happy, and we're all going to die. You mig

Summary

This quote highlights the universal desires and common experiences that every human being shares. It states that happiness and mortality are the only undeniable realities that apply to all individuals, disregarding differences in culture, background, or beliefs. It suggests that regardless of our diverse paths in life, seeking happiness and facing mortality are inevitable aspects of the human condition that bind us together as a species.

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Happiness

By William Boyd

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