“As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods; they kill us for their sport.”
— William Shakespeare
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Simplified Meaning:
Sometimes it feels like powerful forces treat humans like toys. Picture children pulling the wings off flies just for fun. In this comparison, humans are like those flies, and the gods or fate are like the boys. It suggests that the universe doesn’t always have a reason for bad things happening; they just do. Imagine a person who loses their job unexpectedly. They might feel like life's challenges are random and unfair, just like the flies being toyed with by the boys. Understanding this can help people cope with life's hardships by recognizing that not everything is within their control. Instead of feeling despair, they can focus on what they can change in their circumstances.
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Cruelty Divine power Existentialism Fate Human condition Inevitability Mortality Philosophy Predestination Suffering
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