Meaning of life quote from Margaret Atwood (Toronto)

"To be a writer is to be a scavenger."

Margaret Atwood, age 0 (1939 - present)

Toronto, Canada

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Margaret Atwood, based in Toronto, Canada. As a renowned thinker (1939 - present), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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