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“you have to live by fighting each other, it's the law, the only way that things are worth while but it hurts” quote by Julio Cortázar
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““you have to live by fighting each other, it's the law, the only way that things are worth while but it hurts””

Julio Cortázar

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Human conflict is portrayed as an inevitable, painful driver of meaning, yet it causes suffering.

In simple terms: Conflict gives purpose but hurts.

Key Takeaway

Accept conflict’s role but seek healthier alternatives.

Themes

conflict meaning pain

Mood

somber philosophical

Type

literary reflective

When to use this quote

  • political debate
  • personal relationships
  • social movements
  • creative collaboration

Key Concepts

existentialism human nature

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is conflict necessary for meaning?
  • How can we create purpose without hurting?
A Different Perspective

Violence may not be the only way to find value.

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