Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom.
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Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Wise men write many books, in words too hard to understand. But this, the purpose of our lives, the end of all our struggle, is beyond all human wisdom. — Alan Paton
About Alan Paton
Alan Paton was a Novelist from South Africa (1903–1988).
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Who said "Who knows for what we live, and struggle, and die? Wise men write many books, i…"?
This quote is attributed to Alan Paton, a Novelist from South Africa.
When did Alan Paton live?
Alan Paton lived from 1903 – 1988.
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