“There are certain queer times and occasions in this strange mixed affair we call life when a man takes this whole universe for a vast practical joke”
— Herman Melville
Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes in life, things happen that feel so strange or unfair that a person might think the whole world is just one big joke being played on them. Imagine you studied hard for a test and then found out it was canceled; it feels pointless, like someone is playing a prank on you. This quote talks about those moments when everything seems so crazy that you can't help but laugh or feel bewildered. It's like when you plan something perfectly, and then everything goes wrong anyway, almost as if the universe is teasing you. Understanding this can help you take life a little less seriously and not get too upset over things you can't control. Instead of getting frustrated, you might learn to laugh at the absurdity and move on with a lighter heart.
