There is a line of poetry, a sentence in a fable, a word in an essay, by which my existence is justified; find that line, and immortality is assured.

Alberto Manguel
There is a line of poetry, a sentence in a...
There is a line of poetry, a sentence in a...
There is a line of poetry, a sentence in a...
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People often think that to live a good life they need to have a specific job or career. But while work is certainly essential, the greatest meaning we can find in life comes from our relationships and how we choose to spend our time. The question then becomes: what is the meaning of life? And because we’re all different, it can be difficult to find one answer that works for everyone. As you look through your past and consider your future, consider the things that make your life meaningful and how you want to spend your time.

Source: The Library At Night

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