"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."

Life, Time, Man, Trying, Waste

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"The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time."

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