Quotation by

Samuel Johnson

Man alone is born crying, lives complaining, and dies disappointed.

Alone

Understanding this quote AI Analysis

People enter the world in distress, spend their lives expressing dissatisfaction, and leave it feeling unfulfilled. This highlights the solitary nature of human experience marked by constant struggle and unmet expectations.

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