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Happy families are all alike; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.
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The line contrasts shared patterns of happiness with the distinct ways a family can become unhappy. It suggests that well-functioning families have similar basic conditions, while unhappiness can arise from different problems and take many forms. Each unhappy family, therefore, has its own particular story.
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