Life is only meaningful when we are striving for a goal.
The energy of the mind is the essence of life.
Man is a goal-seeking animal. His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for his goals.
The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival.
We are what we repeatedly do... excellence, therefore, isn't just an act, but a habit and life isn't just a series of events, but an ongoing process of self-definition.
What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.