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Meaning
The quote says that when a person feels completely alone, surviving one day at a time can matter more than thinking about a long future. It suggests that the need to keep going can outweigh concern about longevity. It also implies a deep sense of isolation and loss of purpose.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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No source found on Wikiquote; the quote is listed as attributed to Dean Ornish.
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About Dean Ornish
Dean Ornish is quoted here; further biographical details are not publicly available.
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