Meaning of life quote from Julius Nyerere (Dar es Salaam)

"Man is not made for the state, the state is made for man."

Julius Nyerere, age 0 (1922 - 1999)

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

April 13, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Julius Nyerere, based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. As a renowned thinker (1922 - 1999), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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