Life has no meaning unless one lives it with a will, at least to the limit of one’s will. Virtue, good, evil are nothing but words, unless one takes them apart in order to build something with them; they do not win their true meaning until one knows how to apply them.
Meaning of the quote
Life only has meaning if you try your hardest to live it, no matter how hard it gets. Words like "good" and "bad" don't mean anything unless you figure out how to use them to create something new. These words only become truly important when you learn how to put them into practice.
About Paul Gauguin
Paul Gauguin was a renowned French painter, sculptor, and writer who played a pivotal role in the Post-Impressionist and Symbolist art movements. His bold use of color and experimental style set him apart from the Impressionists, and his time in Tahiti significantly influenced his later work, which focused on the relationship between people, nature, and the spiritual world.
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