“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” - Jack London The passage is

“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” - Jack London The passage is commonly connected to Jack London’s famous credo beginning, “I would rather be ashes than dust,” which expresses his desire to live intensel…