Meaning of life quote from Dylan Thomas (Swansea)

"Into the valley of the shadow of man / Comes down the world."

Dylan Thomas, age 0 (1914 - 1953)

Swansea, Wales

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Dylan Thomas, based in Swansea, Wales. As a renowned thinker (1914 - 1953), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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