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We participate in a tragedy; at a comedy we only look.

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Aldous Huxley, the renowned novelist, emphasizes the contrast between tragedy and comedy. In this quote, he suggests that in tragedy, we become actively involved and affected by the events, while in comedy, we remain mere observers. Huxley's words serve as a reminder of the differing roles we assume in different aspects of life.
Quote by Aldous Huxley
Novelist, English
Aldous Huxley was an English novelist, philosopher, essayist, and screenwriter.
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