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“It would seem to me that If this physical life, of which we are now aware, does indeed comprise the entirety of human experience, then what we seem to intuitively know to be true is entirely backwards. For if this is the case, then it must be the despicable tyrant, free of any moral values, and not the selfless compassionate who sacrifices himself for the good of mankind that is truly the one most deserving of our reverence and emulation.”

“If this life is unhappy, it is a burden to us, which it is difficult to bear; if it is in every respect happy, it is dreadful to be deprived of it; so that in either case the result is the same, for we must exist in anxiety and apprehension.”

Ifs Life Life Is Difficult Results Cases Bears Anxiety Burden Unhappy This Life Deprived Apprehension

Author:Jean de la Bruyere

“The circumstances with which every thing in this world is begirt, give every thing in this world its size and shape;--and by tightening it, or relaxing it, this way or that, make the thing to be, what it is--great--little--good--bad--indifferent or not indifferent, just as the case happens.”

World Way Life Giving Littles Happens Change Cases This World Circumstances Shapes Size Life Changing Indifferent

Book:The Works of Laurence Sterne: Containing the Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent., Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, Sermons, Letters, &c. With a Life of the Author Written by Himself

Source: The Works of Laurence Sterne: Containing the Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gent., Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy, Sermons, Letters, &c. With a Life of the Author Written by Himself

“Too many people are stuck on sickness benefits because of issues that could be addressed but instead are not, some have drug or alcohol problems, but refuse treatment. In other cases, people have problems with their weight that could be addressed, but instead a life on benefits rather than work becomes the choice.”

People Life Problem Choices Cases Issues Drug Benefits Weight Refuse Alcohol Stuck Sickness Treatment

Author:David Cameron

“We also have people dying longer, we are able to keep people alive without much quality of life in many cases. We haven't done a great job of making healthspan match up with lifespan, which is both miserable and unbelievably costly - and frightening.”

People Life Done Able Jobs Quality Cases Alive Dying Havens Miserable Frightening Quality Of Life Great Job People Dying

Author:Ken Dychtwald

“After watching the video, the senseless shooting and taking of Walter Scott's life was absolutely unnecessary and avoidable. My heart aches for the family and our North Charleston community. I will be watching this case closely.”

Life Heart Community Cases My Heart Video Shooting Unnecessary Gun Control Ache Incidents Avoidance Charleston Heart Ache My Heart Aches

Author:Tim Scott