Meaning of life quote from Bob Marley (Kingston)

"Live for yourself and you will live in vain; live for others, and you will live again."

Bob Marley, age 0 (1945 - 1981)

Kingston, Jamaica

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Bob Marley, based in Kingston, Jamaica. As a renowned thinker (1945 - 1981), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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