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Question: Is frailty a human trait!?
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Well, let's ask Shakespeare!. Though I don't think you'd like his answer!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think we humans are frail!. Why else would we come up with words like "suffering, "pain, "sadness," "hate," "love!." Why else would we find consolation in religion and philosophy if we felt we were self-sufficient and robust!?

How come we are easily hurt !? How come we are always tempted by our desires and longings!? How come there are so many humanitarian efforts in this world, or how come there are so many wars and civil wars going on right now!?

Yes we are fragile!. We are prone to sadness, suicide, murder, hunger, disease and death!. But still we are around after all these years!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I think so (if you mean physical frailty compared to other animals)!. It is because we are weak that we have to rely on each other, and then we get our strength from our cooperation (and intellect)!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I see it more as a personality or physical trait of an individual vs!. humanity!.!.!. I think generally humans are pretty darn strong!.Www@QuestionHome@Com