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Quote of the day by from Yuval Noah Harari's Sapiens: 'A meaningful life can be extremely satisfying even in hardship, whereas...'

Yuval Noah Hararis reflection on meaning and hardship offers a quiet counterpoint to a comfort-obsessed world. Drawing from Sapiens, the quote argues that purpose, not ease, sustains fulfilment. Linked to thinkers like Nietzsche and Viktor Frankl, the idea explains why comfort without direction feels hollow, while struggle tied to meaning becomes bearable. In an age of optimisation, Harari reminds us that purpose remains humanitys deepest anchor.