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When does life start? When does it end? Who makes these decisions?... Every day, in hospitals and homes and hospices... people are struggling with those profound issues.
Hillary Clinton
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What this quote means

Life is marked by profound questions about its beginning and end, which are often decided by circumstances and the struggles of individuals.

This quote by Hillary Clinton reflects on the existential questions surrounding the nature of life, emphasizing that the start and end of life are not strictly defined events but rather subjective experiences shaped by various conditions. It acknowledges the emotional and philosophical struggles that individuals face in hospitals, homes, and hospices, where the complexities of birth, death, and the quality of life are deeply contemplated.

Themes

LifeExistenceDeathStruggleDecision

In practice

Example use cases

In a discussion about the ethical dilemmas faced in end-of-life care.

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