In the light of human mortality, the disinterest of the gods, the chanciness of life, what can man do to achieve happiness and immortality?

既然人生苦短,又没有什么神灵保佑,生死都只是随机事件,那我们怎么才能达到幸福和不朽呢

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The mortality of the human being is a reality and it's of the greatest significance and importance, and of course men are not as strong and as powerful as the gods.

人终有一死,这是事实,这是最重要最显著的一点,当然人类也不像神那么强壮有力

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