My teacher said once that every man faces seven enemies in his lifetime. Sickness, hunger, betrayal, envy, greed, old age, and then death.
Osamu TezukaRead
A life must be saved as long as it can be no matter whose it is.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every life has intrinsic value and should be preserved regardless of whose life it is.
This quote emphasizes the universal importance of saving lives, suggesting that every individual life has worth and should be protected, regardless of the circumstances. It highlights the moral imperative to value all human life equally and to act where one can to provide assistance and save others.
Themes
LifeValueSavingHumanityCompassion
In practice
Example use cases
During a medical conference, this quote can be used to emphasize the importance of treating all patients equally.
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