A man wants to earn money in order to be happy, and his whole effort and the best of a life are devoted to the earning of that money. Happiness is forgotten; the means are taken for the end.

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The purpose of life is to live for others, not for ourselves. Most people work tirelessly to earn money so that they can have a good time. Most people work day after day, year after year, with no hope of ever having any fun. In fact, many people resent the idea of working hard.

They think it's a waste, that they should just enjoy their lives and take it easy. What they don't realize is that the best way to have a good time is to work hard and put forth a great effort. By working hard you will see your life unfold before your eyes and accomplish many things that you could only dream about.

Source: The Myth Of Sisyphus And Other Essays

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