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Yet, in a twist of irony, he underscores that while life is fraught with misery, a reckless surrender to death would only affirm the very trap he seeks to unravel. Wisdom lies in tolerating life, approaching it without delusions, and enduring the suffering until death arrives in its own time.
A Reluctant Acceptance
Ultimately, Schopenhauer grounds his observations in the grim reality that despite recognizing life as suffering, we persist. He presents a raw, unfiltered view of existence that leads us to acceptance without the comfort of false hopes or uplifting narratives. Spotlighting the absurdity of our condition does not mean we cannot find solace or meaning—albeit momentarily—in small beauties such as art, music, or shared understanding.