Quote by Boris Pasternak

Man is born to live and not to prepare to live.

Man is born to live and not to prepare to live.

Summary

This quote implies that human beings are meant to live in the present moment and fully experience life, rather than constantly preparing for the future. It suggests that life should not be focused solely on planning or accumulating resources for a future time, but rather on embracing the here and now. It emphasizes the importance of living a fulfilling and meaningful existence, rather than passively waiting for things to happen.

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