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Simone de Beauvoir

One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion.

Simone de Beauvoir

Life

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A person's life gains meaning when they recognize and care about the lives of other people through feelings like love, friendship, anger at injustice, and kindness. This connection to others gives life its worth rather than existing in isolation.

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