Expression: "To be what we are, and..."

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi

Please see below:

“To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming is the only end of life.”

Robert Stevenson

Could you please explain this to me?

Thanks

Tom

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Hi Tom

The word end can mean:
outcome, result or goal…

Would that clear things up for you? :smiley:

Amy