Quote by Charles Mayes

Make sure the thing you're living for is worth dying for.

Make sure the thing you're living for is worth dying for.

Summary

This quote advises individuals to reflect on their purpose in life and ensure that it holds immense value and significance. It implies that one should not merely exist without a meaningful goal, but actively find and pursue something worth dedicating their life to. By emphasizing the concept of "worth dying for," it encourages people to assess whether their ambitions and causes are worth sacrificing everything for, instilling a sense of passion, purpose, and fulfillment in their journey through life.

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