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I dont want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of
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"I don't want to get to the end of my life and find that I lived just the length of it. I want to have lived the width of it as well"

- Diane Ackerman

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This quote by Diane Ackerman talks to the suggestion of living a life of deepness as well as significance. It suggests that life is not almost the length of time we live, however additionally concerning the lifestyle we live. It motivates us to take advantage of our time here in the world as well as to live life to the fullest. We should strive to take advantage of our experiences, to explore brand-new points, as well as to make significant links with others. We should strive to live a life of function and to make a positive influence on the globe. Living a life of width means living a life of interest, joy, and also gratification. It means taking risks, pressing borders, and also embracing the unknown. It implies living a life of experience as well as discovery. It indicates living a life of function as well as making a difference.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Diane Ackerman somewhere between October 7, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Poet from USA. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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