Bruce Lee once remarked, “Hoping life will treat you kindly just because you’re a good person is like expecting a tiger not to attack you because you’re a vegetarian.”

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Bruce Lee once remarked,

“Hoping life will treat you kindly just because you’re a good person is like expecting a tiger not to attack you because you’re a vegetarian.”

Life doesn’t adhere to notions of fairness—it simply unfolds. Instead of waiting for justice, you must take action, adapt, and confront challenges with resilience and determination.




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