The fates are as cruel as they come

At the young age of 8, Izuku realized that life isn't fair
At the young age of 9, Izuku realized that life can be darker
At the age of 16, he saw a glimmer of light.

Or was that just an illusion?

"Please spare, me cruel fates", he cried, "Haven't I suffered enough?" he cried out.

"No", the fates replied