Meaning of life quote from Gabriel García Márquez (Bogotá)

"He who awaits much can expect little."

Gabriel García Márquez, age 0 (1927 - 2014)

Bogotá, Colombia

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Gabriel García Márquez, based in Bogotá, Colombia. As a renowned thinker (1927 - 2014), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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