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Confucious

Why do we exist

We exist to ponder the mysteries of life. To ask questions such as why are we here, and what is our purpose? We exist to experience joy and sorrow, love and hate, good and bad. To appreciate the beauty of nature and the wonders of the world. To explore our potential and to make the most of our lives. To help those in need and make the world a better place. To learn from our mistakes and strive for improvement. To create something from nothing, to innovate and build something lasting. We exist to make the world a better place and to find our place in it. We exist to seek knowledge, to grow and to understand. To share our knowledge and to spread joy and happiness. To laugh, to cry, to be inspired, to be creative, to be curious. To live, to love, to learn, to dream, to explore, to discover, to create. We exist to be the best version of ourselves and to do our part in making the world a better place.