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What does it mean?
This quote suggests life is meaningless and we should embrace our purposeless existence.
In plain terms
Life is just wasting time.
What can you take from it?
Accept that life has no grand purpose.

Where it applies

  • Existential crisis
  • Philosophical discussion

Putting it to work

  • Finding personal peace
  • Letting go of goals

Questions to consider

  • What is the point of living?
  • Why do we seek purpose?

Another view

It discourages meaningful pursuit of goals.

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