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Friedrich Nietzsche

Best advice on life?

Best advice on life? Well, if I had to give one piece of advice on life, it would be this: don’t take yourself too seriously! Life is too short to be so serious all the time. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying that you should never take anything seriously. After all, life is full of important moments that should be respected and taken seriously. But why not also have a bit of fun every now and then? Why not laugh at life’s absurdities and enjoy the small moments? Why not take a break from the seriousness and just enjoy yourself? It’s important to not forget how to laugh and be silly. Life is too short to be so serious all the time. So, my best advice on life is to enjoy it, be silly, laugh, and don’t take yourself too seriously."