We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

Thornton Wilder
We can only be said to be alive in those...
We can only be said to be alive in those...
We can only be said to be alive in those...
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This quote sums up the purpose of life. In order to live, we need to have a goal and a purpose. Otherwise, it would be worthless to have a life. The goal should be not something that is easy to reach, but something that is difficult and challenging if accomplished.

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