-you have too good a mind to throw away. I don't quite know what we're doing on this insignificant cinder spinning away in a dark corner of the universe. That is a secret which the high gods have not confided in me. Yet one thing I believe and I believe it with every fiber of my being. A man must live by his lights and do what little he can and do it as best he can. In this world goodness is destined to be defeated. But a man must go down fighting. That is the victory. To do anything less is to be less than a man. She
The quote reflects a deep contemplation on the purpose of life amidst the vastness of the universe. It acknowledges the insignificance of human existence in the grand scheme of things while emphasizing the importance of individual belief and effort. The speaker suggests that, despite not knowing the ultimate secrets of existence, one must strive to live authentically and do their best in the face of adversity.
The sentiment expresses a philosophy...