Quote by Anatole France

For the majority of people, though they do not know what to do with this life, long for another that shall have no end.

For the majority of people, though they do not know what to

Summary

This quote reflects how most individuals, despite their uncertainty about life's purpose, yearn for an eternal existence. It suggests that many people are dissatisfied with the transient nature of life and crave immortality or a continuous existence beyond death. It implies a longing for a sense of permanence and a desire to escape the limitations and uncertainties of mortal existence.

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By Anatole France

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