The Man Who Laughs Part II, Book the Second, Chapter XI - Gwynplaine Thinks Justice, and Ursus Talks Truth

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In which the philosopher Ursus imparts a grave and contemplative discourse upon the nature of fortune, happiness, and the immutable hierarchies of society, cautioning his pupil Gwynplaine to accept his peculiar lot and to seek contentment in domestic joys rather than vain ambition. This eloquent monologue paints a vivid tableau of noble privilege and the solemn inequities by which the world is ruled, inviting reflection on the invisible chains that bind both the exalted and the lowly.

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