Multiple choice general knowledge

'Life can only be understood backwards, but ...'

  1. it must be lived forwards

  2. it's worthless

  3. it's not fun that way

  4. it can't really be lived
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Explanation

This is a quote from philosopher Søren Kierkegaard: 'Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.' The statement captures the paradox that we make sense of life through hindsight but must live it moving into the unknown future. The other options do not complete this quote.

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