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Antithesis Quote by Primo Levi

“Sooner or later in life everyone discovers that perfect happiness is unrealizable, but there are few who pause to consider the antithesis: that perfect unhappiness is equally unattainable. The obstacles preventing the realization of both these extreme states are of the same nature: they derive…” quote by Primo Levi — Download Open image

“Sooner or later in life everyone discovers that perfect happiness is unrealizable, but there are few who pause to consider the antithesis: that perfect unhappiness is equally unattainable. The obstacles preventing the realization of both these extreme states are of the same nature: they derive from our human condition which is opposed to everything infinite.”

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Antithesis Auschwitz Extremes Happiness Human condition Humans Infinite Joy Life Obstacles Perfect Perfect happiness Realization Sooner or later States Unattainable Unhappiness

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