The necessity of accepting the inherent suffering in life from "summary" of The World as Will and Presentation by Arthur Schopenhauer,David Carus,Richard E. Aquila
The human experience is fundamentally marked by suffering. It is an unavoidable aspect of life that every individual must confront. This suffering is not merely physical pain or emotional distress, but a deeper existential anguish that stems from the very nature of existence itself. In the grand scheme of things, life is characterized by a pervasive sense of dissatisfaction and unease. This inherent suffering is a universal condition that transcends individual circumstances and pervades all aspects of human existence. To truly live authentically, one must come to terms with this inherent suffering. It is not a matter of resigning oneself to a life of misery, but rather of acknowledging the reality of human existence. By accepting the inevitability of suffering, one can free oneself from the illusion of perpetual happiness and contentment. This acceptance is not a defeatist attitude, but rather a recognitio...
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