“‎"...the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.”

“As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.”

“A man who has not passed through the inferno of his passions has never overcome them. As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being. Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.”

“We have a piano in this house that exists solely for the purpose of supporting her photograph.”

“The sole purpose of existence is to open oneself to sensation and to satisfy all appetites as they arise.”

“The true end of life is not mere existence, not pleasure, not fame, not wealth. The true purpose of life is the perfection of humanity through individual effort, under the guidance of God’s inspiration.”