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living is difficult; dying is easy
A proverb expressing that enduring life's hardships is harder than simply dying. Often used to encourage perseverance.
「生は難く死は易し」という言葉を胸に、彼はどんな困難にも耐え抜いた。
With the saying 'living is difficult; dying is easy' in his heart, he endured every hardship.
A classical Japanese proverb, likely derived from Buddhist or Chinese philosophical influences, emphasizing the difficulty of living righteously compared to the ease of giving up.