“Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot”
— Charlie Chaplin
Simplified Meaning:
When we focus on the small details of our lives, things often seem sad or difficult because we see all the problems up close. For example, if you lose your job, it feels like your whole world is falling apart. But when we look at our lives from a broader perspective, things seem less serious and more like a series of funny, unpredictable events. Over time, you might remember losing your job as just one part of your life story, which also includes lots of happier moments and solutions that came later. This idea suggests that stepping back and viewing our life as a whole can help us see that even tough times can be just a small, humorous part of a bigger, more positive picture. It teaches us not to get too stressed about individual problems because, in the grand scheme of things, they can seem less important and even amusing later on.
