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William Shakespeare

Why?

Why, what a query! 'Tis a question 'tis hard to answer with certainty. Is it not a thing that vexes us all? We ask why of storms and floods, of love and hate, of life and death, of all that we observe in our world. Yet, 'tis a question that can never be answered. Mayhap 'tis best to simply accept that the why of life is a mystery, and to live with joy and laughter, despite the unknown. For why should we be so solemn and morose? Why not embrace life's joys and sorrows, and live with a smile despite the mystery? Why, 'tis the only way to truly live!