--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I would like to live to 120, because…" description: "\"I would like to live to 120, because conceptually, people can survive to 120. Every 20 years, it changes. So maybe, in the next 20 years people can go ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c7/takashi-murakami-14892_knows_i-would-like-to-live-to-120-because-conc_835179.jpg" --- # I would like to live to 120, because conceptually, people… ![“I would like to live to 120, because conceptually, people can survive to 120. Every 20 years, it changes. So maybe, in the next 20 years people can go to space. I don’t know what the next revolution will be. I want to watch.” quote by Takashi Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c7/takashi-murakami-14892_knows_i-would-like-to-live-to-120-because-conc_835179.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c7/takashi-murakami-14892_knows_i-would-like-to-live-to-120-because-conc_835179.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/5c7/takashi-murakami-14892_knows_i-would-like-to-live-to-120-because-conc_835179.jpg) > “I would like to live to 120, because conceptually, people can survive to 120. Every 20 years, it changes. So maybe, in the next 20 years people can go to space. I don’t know what the next revolution will be. I want to watch.” [Takashi Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/takashi-murakami/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He wishes to live to 120, anticipating future revolutions like space travel, and wants to witness them. **In simple terms:** He hopes to see future breakthroughs by living longer. Key Takeaway Embrace lifelong curiosity and adaptability. Themes longevity future tech space exploration personal growth Mood hopeful forward‑looking Type inspirational visionary When to use this quote - career planning - science education - personal health goals Key Concepts technological progress human potential ageing research Questions to Reflect On - What future innovation excites you most? - How can you prepare for rapid change? 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