‘Dissonance before moments of harmony makes the harmony sound beautiful. Just as harmony and dissonance exist side by side in music, life is the same. Because harmony is preceded by dissonance, that’s why we think life is beautiful.’ ‘That’s a beautiful way to put it.’ Minjun lowered his head again. ‘I’ve been thinking about it today.’ ‘What is it?’ ‘Is there a way that will accurately tell us whether the current moment we’re living in is harmony or dissonance? How do I tell what state I’m in now?’ ‘Hmm, you won’t quite know while you’re in the moment. It’s only when you look back that the
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