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I have accepted these victories as I accept this tragedy. I must embrace both circumstances as facts of life and find happiness.
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The speaker treats success and tragedy as equally real parts of life. Instead of clinging to victories or being defined by tragedy, they choose to accept both and continue seeking happiness. The quote presents happiness not as the absence of painful events, but as something that can still be found while facing life’s circumstances honestly.
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- Official Statement
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