“For what do we live but to make sport for our neighbours and laugh at them in our turn”
— Jane Austen
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People spend their lives finding entertainment in what others do and also become the source of amusement for others. This means that everyone both watches and is watched. Imagine a small town where everyone knows each other’s business. One day, a man accidentally trips in the market, and everyone laughs. Later, another person does something funny, and the situation reverses – now the man who tripped is the one laughing. In life, we often observe others and comment on their actions, and they do the same to us. This back-and-forth of amusement is a natural part of human interaction. To apply this idea, it helps to not take things too seriously and enjoy the humor in everyday life, both in others and in oneself.
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