Quote by Archibald MacLeish

It is not in the world of ideas that life is lived. Life is lived for better or worse in life, and to a man in life, his life can be no more absurd than it can be the opposite of absurd, whatever that opposite may be.

It is not in the world of ideas that life is lived. Life is

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This quote reflects the idea that life is not solely defined by abstract concepts or ideas. Instead, life is experienced in the actions, decisions, and experiences of individuals. The quote suggests that a person's life is subjective and can be seen as absurd or meaningful, depending on one's perspective. It implies that life cannot be confined to a single interpretation and acknowledges the individualistic nature of human existence.

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