Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

I don't know Who -- or what -- put the question, I don't know when it was put. I don't even remember answering. But at some moment I did answer Yes to Someone --or Something --and from that hour I was certain that existence is meaningful and that, therefore, my life, in self-surrender, had a goal.

I don't know Who -- or what -- put the question, I don't kno

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This quote reflects a realization of the speaker's recognition of a higher power or force in their life. While they are unsure about the specific origin of the question or when they answered affirmatively, the experience has instilled in them a sense of purpose and meaning in their existence. It underscores the belief that surrendering oneself to this higher purpose has given direction and significance to their life.

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