La vie Quote by Jean-Paul Sartre
““Je pense, lui dis-je, que nous voilà, tous tant que nous sommes, à manger et à boire pour conserver notre précieuse existence et qu’il n’y a rien, rien, aucune raison d’exister… L’autodidacte répondit que la vie a un sens si on veut bien lui en donner un. Il faut d’abord agir, se jeter dans une entreprise. Il y a un but, Monsieur, il y a un but… il y a les hommes.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Les Mots, Jean-Paul Sartre, 1964
Existence is sustained by basic needs and personal purpose; meaning must be created through action and commitment to goals.
In simple terms: Life needs purpose; act to give it meaning.
Key Takeaway
Act and commit to goals.
Themes
existence
purpose
action
meaning
humanism
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily survival
- career planning
- personal projects
- community building
Key Concepts
existentialism
authenticity
self‑determination
Questions to Reflect On
- What purpose will you choose to pursue?
- How does action shape your sense of existence?
A Different Perspective
Meaning can be elusive without clear direction or societal support.
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