The Art of Losing

I was surprised at how much I came to agree with the description Wilhelm percieved as that of a loser. "You are steady, faithful, you get stood up. You're very sympathetic, even the young girls feel that. You'd make a good provider. But they go more for the other types, its as clear as anything." (pg. 18) Lately the possession of these previously mentioned characteristics has become stereotypical for weak. Frail. Those who tend to have too much faith in people are the ones that get hiurt the most. The world isn't really a kind place, it is bitter and cold. It may seem cynical to think of it as a place where there really is no hope, but the truth is there is hardly any to rely on. No matter what, people will always let you down, always dissappoint you. There is always a higher risk of losing than there is a chance of winning, and we will all have to face that sooner or later.