I decided that the dead are better off than the living. But those who have never been born are better off still. They have not seen the evil that is done here on earth. I realized the reason people work hard and try to succeed: They are jealous of each other. This, too, is useless. It is like chasing the wind. Some say that it is foolish to fold your hands and do nothing. You will starve to death! Maybe so, but I say it is better to be content with what little you have. Otherwise, you will always be struggling for more. That is like chasing the wind. Again I saw something here on earth that was senseless: I saw a person who had no family. He had no son or brother. He always worked hard. But he was never satisfied with what he had. He never asked himself, “For whom am I working so hard? Why don’t I let myself enjoy life?” This also is very sad and senseless.
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