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Ludwig Wittgenstein Quotes: [M]an is fulfilling the purpose of existence who no longer needs to have any purpose except to live. That is to say, who is content.
         

[M]an is fulfilling the purpose of existence who no longer needs to have any purpose except to live. That is to say, who is content.


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This page presents the quote "[M]an is fulfilling the purpose of existence who no longer needs to have any purpose except to live. That is to say, who is content.". Author of this quote is Ludwig Wittgenstein. This quote is about existence, purpose, fulfilling, needs,.