Famous quote by George Bernard Shaw

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I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake
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"I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake"

- George Bernard Shaw

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This quote by George Bernard Shaw talks to the idea of living life to its fullest. He wants to be "thoroughly used up" when he dies, meaning that he wishes to have actually lived a complete life and have no remorses. He believes that the harder he works, the more he will be able to experience and enjoy life. He is revealing his pleasure in life and his appreciation for the experiences it brings. He is motivating others to maximize their lives and to not take anything for granted. He is suggesting that life must be enjoyed and appreciated, and that hard work is the key to unlocking its capacity. Shaw's quote is a tip to take advantage of our lives and to appreciate the beauty of life.

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George Bernard Shaw This quote is written / told by George Bernard Shaw between July 26, 1856 and November 2, 1950. He was a famous Dramatist from Ireland. The author also have 166 other quotes.

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