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“A life without an objective is much like a ship at sea with no port in mind. It drifts with the waves or storms, or with the whim of the captain. They are tempted to ask, amidst the battles of life, "Is the struggle worth-while?" That attitude lessens the joy of living. They who say that there is no purpose in life are not unhappy, but become dangerous to themselves and others, for they have no safe guide for their actions. Indeed, life has not objective save physical satisfactions, it is empty and valueless.”

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John Andreas Widtsoe
John Andreas Widtsoe

John Andreas Widtsoe was an American author born on January 31, 1872, and died on November 29, 1952. He was known for his works in the fields of religion and philosophy, which had a profound impact on posterity. more

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