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It’s like, just when I think our goal is within reach, it slips right through our fingers. It’s happened time and again. Now, when we finally in our grasp, the truth slaps us in the face.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":48,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":49},{},[],{"id":116,"quote_text":117,"author_id":5,"source_id":68,"has_image":69,"author":118,"source":119,"quote_tag":120,"commentary":121},3079659,"He died in the middle of our conversation. How rude...",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":48,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":49},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is a nod to Hiromu Arakawa's humorous and poignant style, reminiscent of his iconic manga series \"Fullmetal Alchemist.\" While the specific origin of this quote is unclear, it reflects Arakawa's penchant for wry observations on life and death. The era in which he wrote this likely coincided with his struggles as a young manga artist, grappling with themes of mortality and human connection.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly lighthearted quip is a profound commentary on the human tendency to anthropomorphize time and relationships. By accusing death itself of being \"rude,\" Arakawa reveals that our society often expects life's milestones, including deaths, to follow certain norms or schedules.\n\n**How to Use This**\nWhen faced with the loss of someone close, challenge yourself to reframe your emotions by acknowledging the inherent impermanence and unpredictability of human connections. Instead of expecting a \"right\" time for goodbyes or mourning periods, strive to honor the unique timing and circumstances surrounding each departure.",{"id":123,"quote_text":124,"author_id":5,"source_id":68,"has_image":69,"author":125,"source":126,"quote_tag":127,"commentary":49},3079657,"But even so, we’re not devils, let alone gods. We’re human. We’re human!",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":48,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":49},{},[],{"currentPage":129,"totalPages":130,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":130},1,10]