Meaning of life quote from Imre Kertész (Budapest)

"To be a victim, that is the most important lesson."

Imre Kertész, age 0 (1929 - 2016)

Budapest, Hungary

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Imre Kertész, based in Budapest, Hungary. As a renowned thinker (1929 - 2016), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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