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Quote of the day inspired by Voltaire: 'Life is a shipwreck, but we must not forget to sing in the lifeboats' and why choosing joy in the face of chaos may be the ultimate act of defiance

Imagine standing on the deck of an ocean liner when a sudden storm tears the ship open. The engine stops, water rushes into the lower parts of the ship, and the vessel begins its unavoidable journey into the dark Atlantic. In the chaos, you manage to get a seat in a small wooden lifeboat with a few other survivors. The ship is gone. No help is in sight. You can either stare at the dark water in complete despair, or you can clear your throat and start to sing.

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