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The secret of life is to have a task, something you devote your entire life to, something you bring everything to, every
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"The secret of life is to have a task, something you devote your entire life to, something you bring everything to, every minute of the day for the rest of your life. And the most important thing is, it must be something you cannot possibly do"

- Henry Moore

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This quote by Henry Moore talks to the importance of having a purpose in life. It recommends that having a job to dedicate your life to is the essential to living a satisfying life. This task needs to be something that you are enthusiastic about and that you can devote your whole life to. It needs to be something that you bring your complete attention and energy to every minute of the day. However, it ought to also be something that is difficult to accomplish. This might be something that is ever-evolving and that you can constantly aim towards, such as a career goal or an individual mission. By having a task that is difficult to finish, you can ensure that you are always making every effort to better yourself which you are never ever contented. This quote motivates us to discover something that we are passionate about and to commit our lives to it.

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England Flag This quote is written / told by Henry Moore between July 30, 1898 and August 31, 1986. He/she was a famous Sculptor from England. The author also have 7 other quotes.

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