Ralph EllisonLife is to be lived, not controlled; and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat.
About This Quote
This quote is an important reminder for those who feel as though they are running out of time, as well as those moments when we experience defeat. Life is not to be controlled as we should live as though we could die at any moment. The world is constantly changing and we must embrace that and go with the flow.
Source: Invisible Man
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