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The quote says people should avoid seeing themselves as either exceptional or worthless. It suggests a neutral view of human worth, where existence is simply accepted as it is. It also emphasizes accepting events without pretending they are fully under control.
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About Chuck Palahniuk
American novelist
Chuck Palahniuk is an American novelist. He writes what he describes as transgressive fiction, and he has 476 quotes on the site. He has published 19 novels, along with three nonfiction books, two graphic novels, two adult coloring books, and several short stories. His first published novel, Fight Club, was later adapted into a film of the same title.
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Books by Chuck Palahniuk
Fight Club
1996
Diary
2003
Rant
2007
Snuff
2008
Lullaby
2002