Quote by Paul Gauguin

Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at least to the limit of one's will. Virtue, good, evil are nothing but words, unless one takes them apart in order to build something with them; they do not win their true meaning until one knows how to apply them.

Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at leas

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the meaning of life is found in actively living it with determination and purpose. Merely using words like virtue, good, and evil without practical application renders them meaningless. To truly understand their significance, one must deconstruct these concepts and utilize them constructively. In essence, the quote suggests that the true understanding and significance of abstract concepts come from taking them apart, comprehending their potential, and utilizing them in meaningful ways.

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By Paul Gauguin

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