"Why are we born? We're born eventually to die, of course. But what happens between the time we're born and we die? We're born to live. One is a realist if one hopes"
- Studs Terkel
About this Quote
Studs Terkel's quote is a reflection on the purpose of life. He recommends that we are born to pass away, but that there is far more to life than death. He encourages us to be reasonable and to expect the very best in life. He believes that life is a journey and that we ought to take advantage of it. He motivates us to live life to the fullest and to maximize the time we have. He thinks that life is a precious present and that we need to maximize it. He encourages us to be positive and to strive for the best in life. He thinks that life is full of possibilities and that we must make the most of them. He motivates us to be mindful of our actions and to take advantage of our time on earth. He thinks that life is a journey and that we should make the most of it.
This quote is written / told by Studs Terkel between May 16, 1912 and October 31, 2008. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
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