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Existence embodies paradox from "summary" of A History of the World in 10 1/2 Chapters by Julian Barnes
In life, contradictions are not uncommon. We see them every day, in every aspect of our existence. It is as if the very nature of being is to encompass opposing forces, to blur the lines between what is and what isn't, what should be and what shouldn't be. These paradoxes are not anomalies; they are fundamental to the human experience. Take, for example, the story of Noah's Ark. On the surface, it is a tale of destruction and rebirth, of punishment and salvation. But delve deeper, and you will find a more profound paradox at play. How can one man, with the help of a higher power, save the entirety of the animal kingdom while the rest of humanity perishes? How can an act of such destruction lead to a new beginning, a fresh start for the world? Or consider the concept of love. Love can bring us immense joy and fulfillment, but it can also cause us great pain and suffering. It is a forc...
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