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The quote says that life includes opposites and that people should accept both the pleasant and the difficult parts. It uses simple pairings to stress contrast and balance. The closing line adds a playful twist by echoing the earlier structure.
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Originally said in English.
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About Ellen DeGeneres
American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer
Ellen DeGeneres is an American comedian, actress, television host, writer, and producer. She began in stand-up comedy in the early 1980s and came to national attention after appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson in 1986. She went on to star in the sitcoms Ellen and The Ellen Show, and later hosted the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show from 2003 to 2022. That program brought her 33 Daytime Emmy Awards and made her a familiar figure in American television.
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Books by Ellen DeGeneres
Seriously--I'm kidding
2011
The funny thing is--
2003