"Tôt ou tard dans la vie, chacun découvre que le bonheur parfait est irréalisable, mais rares sont ceux qui s'arrêtent pour considérer l'antithèse : que le malheur parfait est tout aussi inaccessible."
— Primo Levi
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In life, everyone eventually realizes that it's impossible to be completely happy all the time. Imagine someone who thinks they'll be happy if they become rich. They might get rich but still have problems and worries, so they never feel perfectly happy. However, most people don't think about the opposite idea: just like perfect happiness isn't possible, being completely unhappy all the time isn't possible either. Even on bad days, small things like a nice chat with a friend or a beautiful sunset can bring moments of joy. If someone feels sad, remembering this can help them see the good parts of their life. By focusing on these small happy moments, they can make their overall feelings better, even when times are tough.
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