Meaning of life quote from Václav Havel (Prague)

"The world is not a machine operating according to pre-established laws. It is a mystery."

Václav Havel, age 0 (1936 - 2011)

Prague, Czech Republic

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Václav Havel, based in Prague, Czech Republic. As a renowned thinker (1936 - 2011), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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