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Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand.
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"Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom"

- Alan Paton

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South Africa Flag This quote is written / told by Alan Paton between January 11, 1903 and April 12, 1988. He/she was a famous Novelist from South Africa. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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