Is life worth living? Yes, so long As Spring revives the year, And hails us with the cuckoo's song, To show that she is here;
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is worth living as long as spring returns and signals renewal.
- In plain terms
- Life is worth living because spring brings hope.
- What can you take from it?
- Natural cycles renew our will to live.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What gives life meaning?
Another view
It assumes nature's renewal is universal and accessible.
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