I assume you are the sort of person who would go backstage after the opera in hopes of hearing the prima donna crying on the telephone, or walking in on the baritone fellating the basso buffo. I respect that-I was always the same way myself-though I suspect you are not very happy. Happiness is the province of those who ask few questions. I remember, even before this was visited upon me, how I envied those who eagerly did what they were told: those who married without complaint at father's behest; those who looked up rather than sideways in church; those, in short, who honestly believed in God, good kings, and righteous wars.
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Themes

  • Death — Contemplations on mortality, loss, and the legacy we leave
  • God — Spiritual reflections on the divine, faith, and creation
  • Happiness — Thoughts on finding joy, contentment, and fulfilment
  • Life — Reflections on the meaning, challenges, and beauty of life
  • Truth — Meditations on honesty, authenticity, and the search for truth
  • War — Reflections on conflict, peace, and the human cost of war

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