Meaning of life quote from Mia Couto (Maputo)

"We are not here to perfect the world, but to imperfectly create a little more beauty within it."

Mia Couto, age 0 (1955 - present)

Maputo, Mozambique

April 14, 2026

This perspective on the meaning of life comes from Mia Couto, based in Maputo, Mozambique. As a renowned thinker (1955 - present), their words continue to inspire people around the world.

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