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A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wi
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"A man either lives life as it happens to him, meets it head-on and licks it, or he turns his back on it and starts to wither away"

- Gene Roddenberry

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This quote by Gene Roddenberry speaks to the significance of dealing with life's challenges head-on. It suggests that an individual can either select to accept life as it comes and make every effort to overcome the barriers they face, or they can pick to overlook them and gradually fade away. This quote encourages us to take control of our lives and to be proactive in our technique to life. It recommends that by taking on life's challenges, we can grow and become stronger. It also implies that by avoiding life's obstacles, we will become weaker and ultimately wither away. This quote motivates us to take on life's obstacles and to aim to make the most of our lives.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Gene Roddenberry between August 19, 1921 and October 24, 1991. He/she was a famous Producer from USA. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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