A magnifying glass lies beside two broken eggshell halves, one glowing warmly, on a wooden surface.

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Misattributed to Mark Twain

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker names two pivotal days: arriving in the world, and later understanding what one is here for. On this view, purpose matters as much as existence.

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