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The Meaning of Life in 15 Wise Quotes
“Whatever we are, whatever we make of ourselves, is all we will ever have—and that, in its profound simplicity, is the meaning of life.”
Philip Appleman
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The Meaning Of Meaning
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Terrestrial Vs Cosmic Meaning
The question of meaning can be applied both to the individual (Terrestrial) and the world (Cosmic).
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"A Meaning" Vs "The Meaning"
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