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Quote by Jaroslav Vrchlický
Člověk slevuje ustavičně a v tom je vlastně celá životní filosofie: slevovati z ideálů svých.
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The quote says that life often involves giving something up or accepting less than one originally hoped for. It presents this as a broad “philosophy of life,” especially when people compromise their ideals. The wording is reflective rather than approving or condemning: it describes a recurring tension between cherished principles and the concessions that everyday life demands.
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