Comedy or Tragedy?
Defining life with dualities
Hi Readers,
Welcome to Pranav Reads!
As we come to the end of yet another year of our lives, all of us will spend some time in contemplation looking back at 2023 and our life so far. When I tried to put into words and articulate the essence of how the past year and life have been so far I realized everything is the omnipresent dance of duality.
Life, it seems, unfolds as a series of intertwined comedies and tragedies, a grand performance on the stage of existence. To capture this intricate play, I turn to the insights of renowned figures from the annals of human history, each offering a unique (or not so unique) perspective on the dual nature of our journey.
As we embark on this reflective journey, I invite you to delve into the profound thoughts of these thinkers, to see how they perceived life's comedy and tragedy. But beyond the quotes lies a personal exploration. How do these words resonate with my own experiences in 2023? How have the comedic and tragic elements played out in the theater of my life?
Happy Reading :-)
"Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but comedy in long-shot".
- Charlie Chaplin
“Life is not a tragedy, it is a comedy. To be alive means to have a sense of humor.”
- Osho
“Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel. Show me a hero and I will write you a tragedy.”
- F. Scott Fitzgerald
“Human life is a comedy-one must play it seriously.”
- Alexandre Kojeve
"Life is far too important a thing ever to talk seriously about."
- Oscar Wilde