The Credo of Jack London (1876-1916)

I would rather be ashes than dust!

I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dryrot.

I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.

The purpose of man is to live, not to exist.

I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them.

I shall use my time.



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