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Old Oct 14, 2017, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by stopdog View Post
Which is why if one could get rid of them all - it would be better - in my opinion. Just take the whole emotion thing out of the loop.
But if there were no feelings, wouldn’t we lose great art and literature? Opera, say? Even Monty Python?

It seems like an exchange to me, OP. Yes, emotions are painful, we get our feelings hurt, but sometimes there is a return. Not necessarily a lesson, either, but the hurt inspires creation of something beautiful or enjoyable.
Thanks for this!
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