Quote by Jack London

I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark would burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.

I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my sp

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This quote by American writer and poet Jack London embraces the idea of living life to the fullest and rejecting a merely passive existence. London expresses a preference for a short and vibrant life, likening himself to a bright meteor rather than a stagnant planet. He emphasizes the importance of embracing the present moment and making each day count, highlighting that the purpose of being human is not simply to exist, but to truly live and make the most of the limited time we have.

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