"El universo no nos debe condolencias ni consuelo no nos debe una sensación agradable por dentro"
— Richard Dawkins
Simplified Meaning:
Life can be tough and the world doesn't guarantee us happiness or comfort. Imagine if someone loses their job or goes through a breakup—there's no rule that says the world must make them feel better right away. Just as the universe doesn't promise good weather or easy paths, it also doesn't promise emotional comfort. The idea here is that people shouldn't expect life to be fair all the time or to have everything go their way. Instead, they need to be strong and handle challenges without expecting the world to make them feel better automatically. Accepting this can help people focus on finding their own ways to cope and grow, rather than waiting for good feelings to just appear.
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