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Life Quote by Anonymous

“Man's dearest possession is life. It is given to him but once, and he must live it so as to feel no torturing regrets for wasted years, never know the burning shame of a mean and petty past; so live that, dying, he might say: all my life, all my strength were given to the finest cause in all the…” quote by Anonymous
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““Man's dearest possession is life. It is given to him but once, and he must live it so as to feel no torturing regrets for wasted years, never know the burning shame of a mean and petty past; so live that, dying, he might say: all my life, all my strength were given to the finest cause in all the world──the fight for the Liberation of Mankind””

Anonymous

About This Quote

The quote urges living fully, dedicating one's life to a noble cause to avoid regret and shame.

In simple terms: Live fully for a noble cause.

Key Takeaway

Dedicate life to a higher purpose.

Themes

purpose legacy regret morality

Mood

reflective determined inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • activism
  • personal development
  • volunteering
  • public service

Key Concepts

existentialism altruism self-actualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What cause would you commit to?
  • How do you balance personal joy with larger goals?
A Different Perspective

Might be unrealistic for those lacking resources or agency.

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