Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

To live is to function. That is all there is in living.

To live is to function. That is all there is in living.

Summary

This quote suggests that the purpose of life is simply to exist and fulfill one's role or purpose. It implies that living entails actively participating and contributing to the world in some way. The quote emphasizes the importance of functionality and can be interpreted to mean that our actions and functioning define our existence. It implies that life should be approached with a sense of purpose and responsibility, as it is through our actions that we truly experience and engage with the world.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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