One of the nice things about surrendering (屈从) to the fact that life isn’t fair is that it keeps us from feeling sorry for ourselves by encouraging us to do the very best we can with what we have.We know it’s not “life’s job” to make everything perfect：it’s our own challenge.Surrendering to this fact also keeps us from feeling sorry for others because we are reminded that everyone is dealt a different hand；everyone has unique strengths and problems in the process of growing up，facing the reality and making decisions；and everyone has those times that they feel unfairly treated.

　　The fact that life isn’t fair doesn’t mean we shouldn’t do everything in our power to improve our own lives or the world as a whole.To the contrary，it suggests that we should.When we don’t recognize or admit that life isn’t fair，we tend to feel pity for others and for ourselves.Pity，of course，is a self-defeating emotion that does nothing for anyone，except to make everyone feel worse than they already do.When we do recognize that life isn’t fair，however，we feel compassion (热情) for others and for ourselves.And compassion is a heartfelt emotion that delivers loving-kindness to everyone it touches.The next time you find yourself thinking about the injustices of the world， try reminding yourself of this very basic fact.You may be surprised that it can make you out of self-pity and into helpful action.

　　50．The writer thought of his friend’s question as a good one because

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