Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

On the whole, I am on the side of the unregenerate who affirms the worth of life as an end in itself, as against the saints who deny it.

On the whole, I am on the side of the unregenerate who affir

Summary

This quote suggests that the author finds value in life for its own sake, opposing the perspective of saints who reject it. They defend the unregenerate, individuals who do not conform to stricter moral or religious rules, and emphasize the inherent worth and significance of human existence. The quote reflects a preference for embracing life without depending on external forces or religious beliefs to justify its value.

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By Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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