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This reads as a moral conclusion reached through repetition and lived experience. The line points to compassion and love not as soft extras, but as the most reliable way to endure hard circumstances without becoming hardened by them. It lands in times of conflict, grief, or burnout, when a person is looking for a way to keep going without losing their humanity.
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About Scott Stabile
Scott Stabile is an American screenwriter and producer working in contemporary cinema. He is best known for his collaborations on films like *The Social Network* and *The Wolf of Wall Street*, crafting sharp, dialogue-driven narratives that blend satire with psychological depth. His work often explores ambition, power, and the moral ambiguities of success.
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