Rainer Maria RilkeThe purpose of life is to be defeated by greater and greater things.
About This Quote
The purpose of life is to be defeated by greater and greater things. This quote is a reminder for all of us to always strive to be the best we can be. When you live, you must always strive to be better than you were the day before.
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