She made the decision that her existence had lost its meaning. And you cannot judge that.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker states that judging someone's decision to end their life is impossible when they feel life lost meaning.
- In plain terms
- You cannot judge someone who decides their life has no meaning.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal decisions about life's meaning deserve respect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does life lose meaning?
- Who decides value?
Another view
It does not consider mental health conditions affecting judgment.
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