Quote by George Bernard Shaw

As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisfaction is death.

As long as I have a want, I have a reason for living. Satisf

Summary

This quote suggests that having desires and wants in life is what gives us purpose and a reason to continue living. It highlights the idea that fulfillment and contentment lead to stagnation and complacency, which can be seen as a form of spiritual or mental death. The quote encourages the idea of constantly seeking new goals and aspirations in order to keep living a fulfilling and meaningful life.

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By George Bernard Shaw

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