The gift of life is so precious that we should feel an obligation to pay back the universe for the gift of being alive.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is a valuable gift that creates a duty to contribute positively to existence.
- In plain terms
- Life is precious, so we should give back to the universe.
- What can you take from it?
- Feel obligated to contribute to the world since life is a gift.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you owe the world?
- How do you honor life?
Another view
The concept of paying back the universe is abstract.
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