The Call of the Wild author, Jack London, voiced his yearning for authentic life over mere living with words that clearly distinguished these two choices: "I would rather be ashes than dust. I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than be stifled by dry rot. In would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in a magnificent glow than a sleepy and permanent planet. A proper function of a [person] is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them; I shall use my time."
Take charge of you.
Take charge of you.
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