Life is pain - Diane47

04/05/2010

Life is pain

I always misremember this quote (from Princess Bride, of course):

"Life is pain, Highness! Anyone who says differently is selling something."

I always think it should be "Life is hard, Princess..." Anyway, today I found a good followup quote:

"Life is pain and the enjoyment of love is an anesthetic."
~ Cesare Pavese ~

Apr 5, 2010 11:43:23 AM

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