general thoughts on philosophy?

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A philosopher once said to a fish "The purpose of life is To reason and become wise."

The fish answered "The purpose of life is To swim and catch flies."

The philosopher muttered "Poor fish."

Back came a whisper "Poor philosopher."

--Max Black January 3, 1953

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The purpose of life is to suffer

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Schopenhauer agrees on this one. So i do, too.