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Most people consider life a battle, but it is not a battle, it is a game.
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The quote contrasts two ways of seeing life. Calling it a “battle” emphasizes conflict, pressure, and opponents. Calling it a “game” presents life as something shaped by choices, rules, chances, and changing circumstances. The comparison suggests that people may face difficulties more flexibly when they see them as part of play rather than as constant warfare.
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