A life full of substance is a long life. We should measure life by actions, not by time.
One's life may burn or rot; I cannot rot, I wish to burn! — Ostrovsky
Life is like a fable; its value is not in its length, but in its content. — Seneca
Respect life, completely respect life.
Life is a battle. — Korolenko
Youth ages easily, but learning is hard to master; a moment of time should not be taken lightly. Before I realized the dream of spring grass in the pond, the plane leaves before the steps had already made autumn sounds. — Zhu Xi
Regard every dawn as the beginning of life, and every dusk as a summary of your life.
Only by dedicating oneself to society can one find the meaning of a life that is actually brief and risky.
Life contains one day, and one day symbolizes a whole life.
If I were allowed to live my life again, I would repeat my life. For I have never regretted the past.
The purpose of life is not in its length, but in how we use it. Many people do not live many days, yet they live for a long time.
There is only one truth in the world, which is to be faithful to life and love it. — Romain Rolland
Night opens the flowers quietly, but lets the day receive the thanks.
If well used, life is long. — Seneca
How long is human life? It passes like morning mist. Time does not return, and beauty does not stay in the sun. — Lu Ji
I never forget that being alive itself is a pleasure. — Anonymous
Life is not an enjoyment, but a very heavy task. — Leo Tolstoy
If life deceives you, do not grieve, do not be angry! In times of misfortune, tolerate for a while: believe, happy days will come. — Pushkin
Life can be calculated not only by years and months, but sometimes events are the best calendar.
In a bumpy life, we must have a sense of self-transcendence. — Benavente
Born as a hero, dying as a spirit. — (Northern Song) Ouyang Xiu
Life is short, but only virtue can pass it to distant posterity. — Shakespeare
Thirty-six thousand days, hold a candle every night. How short are the days, a century is like an easy sea. — Li Bai
The silkworm spins until it dies; people do not stop even at old age. As long as one breath remains, one must strive, leaving a good example for the youth. — Wu Yuzhang
Life does not sell return tickets; once you set out, you cannot return. — Romain Rolland
Death is inevitable for all; some are heavier than Mount Tai, others lighter than a feather. — Sima Qian
Life is not a short candle, but a torch we temporarily hold; we must burn it brightly.
Our life is like the weather in March; it can be violent and calm within an hour. — Emerson
Whoever can fill every moment with profound content is endlessly extending their life. — Kurtz
Life cannot be had twice, but many people are not good at spending even once.