Quote by George Bernard Shaw

I want to be thoroughly used up when I die for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake.

I want to be thoroughly used up when I die for the harder I

Summary

This quote reflects a passionate and lively approach to life. The speaker desires to fully exhaust themselves through hard work, embracing the idea that the more they exert themselves, the more they truly experience and appreciate life. They find joy in the mere act of living and are not concerned with preserving energy or playing it safe. This viewpoint exudes a fervent desire to make the most of every moment and seize any opportunity for growth and fulfillment.

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Life Work

By George Bernard Shaw

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