This is the true joy in life,
being used for a purpose recognized by yourself
as a mighty one.
And being a force of nature instead of a selfish little
clod of ailments and grievances,
complaining that the world will not devote itself
to making you happy.
I am of the opinion that my life belongs
to the whole community.
And for as long as I live,
it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.
I want to be thoroughly used up when I die,
for the harder I work, the more I live.
I rejoice in life for its own sake.
Life is no brief candle for me.
It is a sort of splendid torch,
which I've got a hold of for the moment.
And I want to make it burn as brightly as possible
before handing it on to future generations.

- George Bernard Shaw