William Makepeace ThackerayWhich of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied?
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Which of us is happy in this world? Which of us has his desire? or, having it, is satisfied? This quote by Albert Camus is a tragic one. It speaks to the fact that we all want something and we all want fulfillment. However, fulfillment is not guaranteed in this world and we can never be fully satisfied in life.
Source: Vanity Fair
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