"God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well"
- Voltaire
About this Quote
This quote by Voltaire speaks with the idea that life is a valuable present from God, and it is up to us to make the most of it. We have the power to choose how we live our lives, and it is our duty to maximize the time we have actually been provided. We can pick to live a life of joy and fulfillment, or we can select to live a life of sadness and remorse. It is up to us to make the ideal choices and to live our lives in a manner that is significant and satisfying. We can utilize our time to pursue our enthusiasms, to assist others, and to make the world a better place. By living a life of function and intention, we can provide ourselves the gift of living well.
This quote is written / told by Voltaire between November 21, 1694 and May 30, 1778. He was a famous Writer from France, the quote is categorized under the topic Birthday. The author also have 130 other quotes.
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