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weight of the world

The distressing combined burden of the problems, doubts, imperfections, and responsibilities associated with human existence.

Etymology:

  • An allusion to the burden borne by Atlas, the mythical Titan who carried the entire world on his shoulders.
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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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el peso del mundo

poids du monde

il peso del mondo

世界の重さ

pondus mundi

gewicht van de wereld

peso do mundo

вес мира

vikten av världen

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