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But those who have never been born
    are better off still;
they have not seen the evil
    that is done here on earth.

Why Work So Hard?

I realized the reason people work hard and try to succeed: They are jealous of each other. This, too, is useless, like chasing the wind.

Some say it is foolish to fold your hands and do nothing,
    because you will starve to death.

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