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Being present1 quote
Man is born to live, not to prepare for life. — Boris Pasternak · 1958Failure1 quote
I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them. — Boris Pasternak · 1958Living in the moment1 quote
Man is born to live, not to prepare for life. — Boris Pasternak · 1958Overcoming adversity1 quote
I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them. — Boris Pasternak · 1958Overcoming obstacles1 quote
I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them. — Boris Pasternak · 1958Travel1 quote
Departure beyond the borders of my country is for me equivalent to death. — Boris Pasternak · 1958