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I thought, Im only going to be on this planet once, and only for a short time. What can I do with my life that will lead
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"I thought, I'm only going to be on this planet once, and only for a short time. What can I do with my life that will lead to permanent benefits?"

- John Templeton

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John Templeton's quote talks to the concept of taking advantage of our time on this planet. He recommends that we should aim to do something that will have a lasting impact, something that will benefit not only ourselves however also those around us. He motivates us to think about how we can utilize our time to make a distinction on the planet, to leave a legacy that will outlast our own lives. He suggests that we need to concentrate on developing something that will have a lasting impact, something that will benefit others even after we are gone. By doing this, we can ensure that our lives have a lasting impact which our time on this planet was not squandered.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Templeton between November 29, 1912 and July 8, 2008. He/she was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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