Happiness Is a Problem
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The prince who was banned from seeing sadness
A prince who never saw old age
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Key points
- In the traditional story, his father hid sickness, ageing and death so the prince would never suffer.
- Yet he still felt miserable and left, which Manson uses to show that pain follows you whatever you have.
Takeaway: Even perfect comfort cannot switch off suffering.
Quick check: Did total luxury keep the prince happy?
- Yes, forever
- No, he left
- Only as a child
Despite every comfort, he was unhappy and left the palace.
Sheltered princePain is unavoidable
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