Metaphor of disease

Author: Lin Shi
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Publish Date: 2003-07-01
Features: Life is a journey from birth to death, and this has been true throughout history. Ancient poets have lamented, "Life is a fleeting moment, like dust in the wind." At first glance, this seems no different from other species. However, upon closer examination, there are significant differences. The difference lies in the fact that humans are thinking beings. Other species are not only ignorant of their own birth, death, and suffering but also indifferent to them, whereas humans need to ask a question—why? For what reason? For what purpose?