Life in the gulags is a daily struggle for survival, but there are reasons for living. ... The thoughts on how life was fill their heads. ... If Tiurin were to not be able to hand camp life anymore the squad would become very confused about how to go on with life in the camp much like when a father die leaving behind a family. ... Would life outside the camp be any better than inside? ... Life in the camp is hard but there is motivation to live. ...

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This shows the value of life and the uncertainties of death. ... When we can live our daily life deeply and genuinely, we begin to feel free and are able to live; we can see the true nature of life. ... You are given an extraordinary thing, which is life, and you should use it to fulfil everything you desire, that is how life should be lived. ... If our life is filled with being caught in the restraints of pain and suffering, then our life doesn't have the same kind of meaning as if we live in freedom. Knowing that we have to die, I am determined to live my life properly, deeply. ...

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If life is tough for a person who has achieved dharma, all he has to do is consider his future life, where he can see himself in a better life. ... Ethics: To Hindus, spiritual life is impossible without a moral and ethical life. ... This rutual is usually performed daily. ... Daily Hindu rituals help add meaning to life through reminding them of the bigger picture of life. ... Their life has had much ...

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It will observe how these teachings could be integrated in our daily encounters. ... The concept of life is important in the Muslim religion. Life is given by God who creates life for each and life every person it is only God who has the right to take life back. No man should take another person's life. ... As a result, this aspect of right to live, if integrated in our daily life would change our societies drastically. ...

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Human beings are unique in their self-absorption; rather than follow animal norms by simply living out our daily existences, we are compelled to seek out a greater purpose for our lives. ... The source of his emotional life, his sense of meaning, lay in religion. ... The life one chooses to pursue is unique to each and every person. ... The right end that all of us ought to pursue is a good life. ... Living well is a way of life, and for some, a necessity. ...

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I think that in order to find meaning and happiness in life one must savor the simple things that make life special. ... A meaningful life could be one spent in service to others, such as the life of Mother Teresa. Or, a meaningful life could be the life of Jack Welsh, business tycoon and former CEO of GE. ... A life well lived is a life lived without compromise "without barriers. ... The wonderful thing about being human is that we change "evolve "on almost a daily basis. ...

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The purpose of revealing every aspect of his personal life is to set an example for others. ... In this passage he gives examples of how life can become overwhelming at times. By pulling examples from his own life, Montaigne shows the reader that he too is an average man who often deals with daily stresses. ... He rambles for pages upon pages about his daily habits, his bodily functions, his eating rituals, and his illnesses. ... Life is a process of self-discovery. ...

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Moderation is a very beneficial characteristic to practice throughout life. ... Exercising is a very healthy habit to recite daily, but in large amounts can lead to harmful side effects. In this same way, work is an obligation that most people complete daily but too much work can cause negative repercussions. ... Phil had spent his whole life working, and had even died because of it. ... Relationships are one of the most valuable possessions in life. ...

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The townspeople greatly admire Richard Cory; they think he deserves such adoration although they practically do not know anything about his personal life. ... On the contrary, the words by which the townspeople life is described are the opposite to the perfect life of Richard Cory, as they "worked", "waited", and "cursed" (Robinson lines 13;14). The townspeople's daily struggle explains why they see Richard Cory as their "idol"; his manners, wealth, and perfection are the aspirations they dream of to escape from their daily battle. Their obsession with Cory i...

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As individuals, we live the seemingly endless circle of life, and with all the nuisances we undergo throughout our lives, we forget to stop and enjoy the time we have. ... These significant objects bombard us on a daily basis, and we begin to lose touch with our own self. ... The fewer distractions someone has, the more focused they will be able to be on their own life and their own self-improvement. ... It is possible for us to enjoy each activity, where one is content rather than rushing to finish his or her daily responsibilities, but we still do things the same way. ... " He tries to ...

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Wisdom is synonymous with possession of life and preparation for life. ... He does not fall headlong in the pitfalls of life. He is not one of the many wrecks along life's way. ... Nothing could be more precious to that man who would take up his cross daily and follow Christ in the way of obedience to his heavenly Father. ... In this life he will be a burning and shining light to God's glory and in the next life he will behold His glory for evermore. ...

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By reading Chapter 10: Where Do I Want To Go with MY Life, I discovered the importance of goal-setting. ... Even my more down-to-earth goals--becoming a fireman; living a comfortable, happy life; etc.... The key to achieving life-goals is by keeping them reasonable and attainable. ... Obviously, happiness isn't easily found when "limping" through life. ... In this way, it is possible to feel I am accomplishing something significant on a daily basis. ...

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(Merton, 27) The power of love affects more than just our thinking and our behavior, but our entire life. ... It crafts new identity and new life. Yet, actually, people do not create philosophies of love and life in general on their own. ... Actually, to consider love merely as a matter of need and fulfillment, which is what we have been told to expect daily and hourly - as something that works itself out in a cool deal - is to miss the whole point of love, and of life itself. ... Love can then grant the perfection of life. ...

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We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life-daily and hourly" (pg. 85). ... By seeking the meaning of life, we overlook what life desires from us. ... I hated my life, wishing daily that I could have lived a different one. ... Music makes me happy and I would enjoy my life if I could involve music into my everyday life. ... That life goal is music. ...

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We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life-daily and hourly" (pg. 85). ... By seeking the meaning of life, we overlook what life desires from us. ... I hated my life, wishing daily that I could have lived a different one. ... That life goal is music. The second question that life! ...

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Interpretation covers the ability to understand and explain according to an individual's belief, judgment, or interest. Readers can interpret any quotation such as " a rose by any other name would smell as sweet- Understanding the quotation becomes clear by assessing two elements. This quotation has...

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These plays all feature irrational, illogical, and life has no meaning and simplicity. ... Godot can be understood as one of the many things in life people wait for. The play basically exists less in its take on life. ... The play emulates Pinter's style of absurd and lack of meaning in daily routine. ...

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She tries to finish her daily duties on time without any doubts that there might be any more challenges in life. ... However, Vincent's whole life is built on a dream. ... Vincent's dream is so strong that he is ready to sacrifice his life just to accomplish his desire. ... Vincent Freeman proves in a dramatic way that the most important thing in life is to have wishes and dreams to actually live; otherwise, there exists no demand and challenge on life, and life becomes boring. ... Her life already ended when she was procreated in a test-tube. ...

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In the essay, 'Achievement of Desire', Richard Rodriguez describes the life of a scholarship boy and how it is very hard to balance an academic life and living the life of being in a working class family. ... He was always on top of his class regardless of his home life, coming from very little schooling parents. ... His isolates himself from the daily life with his family. ... He moved from his past from learning to the value of life. ... He reaches his young adult life and feelings continues to change. ...

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She tries to finish her daily duties on time without any doubts that there might be any more challenges in life. ... However, Vincent's whole life is built on a dream. ... Vincent's dream is so strong that he is ready to sacrifice his life just to accomplish his desire. ... Vincent Freeman proves in a dramatic way that the most important thing in life is to have wishes and dreams to actually live; otherwise, there exists no demand and challenge on life, and life becomes boring. ... Her life already ended when she was procreated in a test-tube. ...

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The purpose of life is to develop these capacities both for one's own life and for the service of humanity. Life in this world, as Bahaullah presents it, is like the life of a child in the womb of its mother: the moral, intellectual, and spiritual powers which a human being develops here, with the help of God, will be the "limbs" and "organs" needed for the soul's progress in the worlds beyond this earthly one. The way of life, which Bah's seek to cultivate, therefore, is one that encourages personal development. Daily prayer and meditation free the soul from conditioned pa...

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When people are extremely sick and have no hope in life, they ask their doctor to kill them. ... It is wrong and it will become a habit, because people are going to get used to it and it will become a daily base. ... Most especially must I tread with care in matters of life and death. If it is given me to save a life, all thanks. ... Euthanasia should be stopped because life is precious and valuable. ...

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The impact of these times would shape her life and values. ... I have been going through the worst time in my life but also my best. ... Audrey had some hard times as well but she never wallowed in her sorrow, she made a life for herself. She never stopped fighting for what she wanted in life. ... When I wake up every morning and see what's on my wall it is now a daily reminder to keep moving forward with my life and stop dwelling on the past. ...

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The human ego, as we know it, leads us to mistrust individuals in our daily lives. ... Life can be regarded as a battlefield with no man's land in the middle and trenches at the end of both extremities such as in the first world war. ... Life, once again, can be regarded as a race track where everyone intends to reach the first place. ... Deep within them, human beings, wether they are close relatives or not, despise the fact of seeing another individual rise into the esteem of social life. ... Life is a race track with various racers, each one having advantages and disadvantages, a...

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The average person is exposed to a plethora of advertisements daily. ... They look to be enjoying life by expressing their individuality, each having their own different color of iPods, background color and even the style of clothes they are wearing. ... As we are being exposed to more and more advertisements daily, they are everywhere and seems as if we cannot escape them, we become more desensitized to what they are really trying to sell us. ...

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