The way of the world

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The natural or usual state of life or things in society.

You can't change it, that's just the way of the world.
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Unchangeable Reality

Refers to things beyond our control and must be accepted as they are.

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People will always seek their own advantage; it's the way of the world.
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Resigned Acceptance

Used when acknowledging that a situation, often negative, cannot be changed.

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He sighed and said, 'I guess that's just the way of the world.'
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Unsentimental Truth

Expresses a pragmatic viewpoint, without idealism.

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In business, profits matter above all else; that's the way of the world.
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