"making new friends as an adult is hard"
This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Pierre, 47 years old, based in Paris, France. Their one-sentence answer adds to a growing global atlas of perspectives on what makes life meaningful.
"Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does."
— Jean-Paul Sartre, 0, Paris, France
"We exist to discover what brings us alive, to pursue those experiences and relationships that make existence worthwhile...."
— Louis, 30, Paris, France
"The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion."
— Albert Camus, 0, Paris, France
"Suffering is inevitable, but it's also our greatest teacher. Through pain, we develop compassion, resilience, and depth. It sculpts us into who we're meant to be."
— James, 48, Cape Town, South Africa