“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.”
— Jack London
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Jack London, is by far, one of my favorite authors. Thanks for this one!
Serenity – brilliant, right? This quote makes me want to do … radical things. Like: start NOW. No more procrastination!!
This is the kind of quote that makes me think, “Yes, exactly!” and then immediately after, “So what the hell have I been doing all these years?”
Michael – I know. I know. Me too.
There’s that other great quote from Henry James: “If you want to change your life, start immediately. Do it flamboyantly. No exceptions.”