What Is the Meaning of Life? Global Quotes & Perspectives

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We asked people from 27 countries a single question: What is the meaning of life, in one sentence?

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Featured Perspectives

"Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose."

Psychiatrist · 1905–1997 · Vienna, Austria

"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."

Emperor & Philosopher · 121–180 AD · Rome, Italy

"What you seek is seeking you."

Poet · 1207–1273 · Konya, Turkey

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."

Psychiatrist · 1905–1997 · Vienna, Austria

Meaning of Life Quotes From Every Corner of the Globe

What is the meaning of life? It's a question every culture, every generation, and every individual eventually asks. Here, we've gathered 939+ perspectives on life's meaning from people in 27 countries across 6 continents — blending the voices of everyday people with timeless insights from history's greatest philosophers.

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Global Perspectives

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Countries Represented

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939 Messages

#2485 • • 36 • female

Malaysia

"Finding your inner peace"

#2484 • • 29 • male

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

"slow "

#2483 • • 39 • male

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

"to do what you want, with passion & love, and create value for the people around you."

#2482 • • 42 • male

Chofu, Japan

"to live is to create!"

#2450 • • 40 • male

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

"Provide value for society"

#2449 • • 36 • female

Subang Jaya City Council, Malaysia

"No meaning"

#2448 • • 38 • male

Malaysia

"Survive, replicate and die"

#2446 • • 14 • male

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

"The meaning of life is to do whatever you want"

#2445 • • 25 • female

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

"Creating beautiful things"

#2444 • • 33 • female

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

"Expect nothing, appreciate everything!"

Featured Perspectives

"Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose."

Psychiatrist · 1905–1997 · Vienna, Austria

"The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts."

Emperor & Philosopher · 121–180 AD · Rome, Italy

"What you seek is seeking you."

Poet · 1207–1273 · Konya, Turkey

"He who has a why to live can bear almost any how."

Psychiatrist · 1905–1997 · Vienna, Austria

Meaning of Life Quotes From Every Corner of the Globe

What is the meaning of life? It's a question every culture, every generation, and every individual eventually asks. Here, we've gathered 939+ perspectives on life's meaning from people in 27 countries across 6 continents — blending the voices of everyday people with timeless insights from history's greatest philosophers.

939+

Global Perspectives

27

Countries Represented

6

Continents