Life
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “It is not the length of life, but the depth of life.” This famous line shows that the value of life is in how you live it, and in how you impact those around you. It is never something that can be based monetarily. Instead, if someone is constantly living life to its fullest, never dwelling on the minute details as opposed to the grand tapestry of life, then they have truly led a meaningful and rewarding life.
Firstly, is it possible to put an actual dollar amount on the value on someone’s life? Many have different opinions. Amanda Ripley asked the question “Is a poor man’s life worth less than a rich man’s?” In the article “What is a life worth” by Amanda Ripley, her article is about how compensation to families of the victims of September.11 was determined by the government and how it has invented a way to measure blood and loss in cash. The article also talks about the poor families that loss someone in 9-11 should get less money than rich families, aren’t we all equal? Isn’t each of our lives worth the same?
Secondly, Hamlet said from Shakespeare’s hamlet. Prince of Denmark act 3 sections 1, to be or not to be that is the question. This line means whether life is worth living or not. Is living worth it or not? Some people say it is, others say its not. But to me life is worth living, you might have a miserable life, being alone, sad, heartbroken. But just hold on to what you have and sooner or later you’re life is going to get better.
Finally, In It’s not about the bike: My journey back to life, an autobiography by Lance Armstrong, yet this is still not what puts value into life, through his eyes. Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 25. As tough as it is to fight a cancer as severe as that, he says it was his profession that helped him fight it. His profession taught him how to fight and compete against all odds and obstacles. A near death experience is what made Lance ask
Firstly, is it possible to put an actual dollar amount on the value on someone’s life? Many have different opinions. Amanda Ripley asked the question “Is a poor man’s life worth less than a rich man’s?” In the article “What is a life worth” by Amanda Ripley, her article is about how compensation to families of the victims of September.11 was determined by the government and how it has invented a way to measure blood and loss in cash. The article also talks about the poor families that loss someone in 9-11 should get less money than rich families, aren’t we all equal? Isn’t each of our lives worth the same?
Secondly, Hamlet said from Shakespeare’s hamlet. Prince of Denmark act 3 sections 1, to be or not to be that is the question. This line means whether life is worth living or not. Is living worth it or not? Some people say it is, others say its not. But to me life is worth living, you might have a miserable life, being alone, sad, heartbroken. But just hold on to what you have and sooner or later you’re life is going to get better.
Finally, In It’s not about the bike: My journey back to life, an autobiography by Lance Armstrong, yet this is still not what puts value into life, through his eyes. Lance was diagnosed with testicular cancer at the age of 25. As tough as it is to fight a cancer as severe as that, he says it was his profession that helped him fight it. His profession taught him how to fight and compete against all odds and obstacles. A near death experience is what made Lance ask