“The life we have is the only life there is, and if we survive another five hundred years it will still be the only life there is”
— Jose Saramago
Simplified Meaning:
Our life is the only one we will ever have, and this won't change no matter how long humans continue to exist. Imagine you have a favorite storybook; even if you read it many times, it's still the same story. Similarly, we have just this one life to live and explore. In history, people have always faced the same challenges of making the most of their time, whether they lived in ancient times or today. For instance, famous artists like Leonardo da Vinci lived hundreds of years ago, but they treated their lives as unique and created amazing works that we're still inspired by today. We can apply this idea to our daily lives by making the most out of every moment. Instead of waiting for some future event to make us happy or fulfilled, we need to take action now, enjoy our passions, and build strong relationships today. Living fully means appreciating what we have and making the best of it every day.