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If nothing happens after we die, what's the point of it all? (reddthat.com)

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We spend our days bound by endless obligations. Yet, even with loneliness, failed relationships, and soul-draining work, people still manage to catch a glimpse of happiness. Why?

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[-] starman2112@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 month ago

"There's no point living, so you may as well die" is so last decade. "There's no point dying, so you may as well live" is where it's at

[-] MidsizedSedan@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

"We're all going to die someday. Might as well do what you love doing" - Alex Honnald. Free Solo (or something like that)

[-] HelixDab2@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago

There's no point in living, but make sure you take a couple of the bastards with you when you go down.

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