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Every true man, sir, who is a little above the level of the beasts and plants does not live for the sake of living, with
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"Every true man, sir, who is a little above the level of the beasts and plants does not live for the sake of living, without knowing how to live; but he lives so as to give a meaning and a value of his own to life"

- Luigi Pirandello

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This quote by Luigi Pirandello speaks with the idea that life is not merely about existing, but rather about coping with purpose. He recommends that a true guy, one who is above the level of monsters and plants, does not just live for the sake of living, however rather copes with intention and function. He is recommending that life ought to have significance and worth, and that it depends on the private to give it that significance and worth. This quote talks to the concept that life is not simply about existing, but rather about living with objective and purpose. It is up to the individual to make their life significant and important, and to live in a way that reflects that. It is a suggestion that life is valuable and need to be dealt with objective and purpose.

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Italy Flag This quote is written / told by Luigi Pirandello between June 28, 1867 and December 10, 1936. He/she was a famous Playwright from Italy. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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