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At the core of life is a hard purposefulness, a determination to live
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"At the core of life is a hard purposefulness, a determination to live"

- Howard Thurman

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This quote by Howard Thurman speaks to the resilience of life and the decision to keep going regardless of the barriers that may come our way. It suggests that at the core of life is a strong will to endure and prosper. This determination is what drives us to keep going even when things seem difficult. It is this difficult purposefulness that enables us to overcome the difficulties that life throws our way and to keep pressing forward. This quote is a reminder that no matter how hard life might appear, we can always discover the strength to keep going and to take advantage of our lives. It is this determination that will help us to reach our objectives and to live a life of function and satisfaction.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Howard Thurman between November 18, 1900 and April 10, 1981. He/she was a famous Educator from USA. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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