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“What does purpose mean? It means the deepest desire for our short lives to mean something. . . . To speak a language of purpose is to return to first principles and to be able to answer, in plain English, the plain questions of Why? Why should we chip in to help someone else? Why should we defer gratification? Why should we care about the long term? Why should we trust anyone who seems to be limiting our ability to do what we want?”

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Eric Liu
Eric Liu

Eric Liu is a prominent writer and public intellectual, born in 1968. He has made substantial contributions to the fields of politics, culture, and social commentary. Liu's work often centers on the intersection of identity, community, and public service. more

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