The fundamental desire of life is the desire to exist.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The primary drive of all living things is simply to stay alive.
- In plain terms
- Everything wants to exist and survive above all else.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize survival as the core instinct.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives you most?
- Is survival enough for you?
Another view
It ignores higher aspirations beyond mere survival.
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