Quote by Orson Scott Card

Keep your freedom, keep your immortality, but somewhere along the line I hope you figure out what you're living forever for. What noble purpose you mean to achieve. Because you're no good to anyone here, not even yourselves.

Keep your freedom, keep your immortality, but somewhere alon

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This quote emphasizes the importance of finding a meaningful purpose in life. It implies that while freedom and immortality are desirable, having a noble goal or purpose is what truly gives life a sense of significance. It suggests that simply existing without any meaningful achievements or contributions makes life futile. By encouraging individuals to contemplate their purpose, it urges them to pursue worthy aspirations that can positively impact others and give their lives true value and purpose.

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