Need some inspiration? How about Jeff Goldblum quoting George Bernard Shaw on what makes life worthwhile?

We can’t remember a time when Jeff Goldblum has said something we didn’t find entertaining, moving or inspiring. The man’s a legend in his own lifetime – and when he spoke to Stephen Colbert, it was about that lifetime that he waxed incredibly lyrical.

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“This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, 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 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 have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

We can’t argue with the concept of Jeff as a splendid torch, and neither could these TikTok users.

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Jeff Goldblum quoting George Bernard Shaw is the inspiration we all need.
TaiPoFella

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Let me see if I can remember this tiny little quote. *launches into a 5 minute soliloquy* I love him.
Jen Angell

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People who can quote literature from memory are really something special in this world.
Rashida

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Jeff Goldblum does a great impression of Jeff Goldblum.
ZokTB3

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He’s basically Batman. I love him.
Hey, it’s Laura

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Most Jeff goldblum thing ever
Bubble

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Jeff Goldblum is my new religion.
Sean Kammer

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Jeff goldblum is a national treasure never let him pass on.
Dadlox76

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Sometimes amongst the mediocrity of late night television you find a gem.
Saturnus43

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I used to not like Jeff Goldblum, then I got older and realized what he’s all about.
Grammy

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“I want to be used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live.”
man. that got me some kinda way.
GooseKnuckle

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Oh my …That gave me goosebumps.
BJ-arts

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The nicest way to say “get back to work” of all time.
PROPAGANDA

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That’s the first book I’ve listened to in years.
Bob Ross

Finally …

Sir this is a Wendy’s
Cory

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