Origin: There is no definite origin of the phrase life is precious, it is a common feeling that humans have had throughout history. However, this phrase can be rooted in a definite concept: the idea of the sanctity of life which can be traced back to the texts associated with many world religions, including the Old Testament. Meaning: Life is precious means that life is … [Read more...]
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Short Paragraph on Nature
How do we define 'nature'? Nature is everything in the physical and natural world. Plants, animals, humans and rocks are all part of nature. The sea, the stars and the insects are also part of nature! 'Human nature'. Sometimes, the word 'nature' is used to mean the way in which something behaves. For instance, it is in the nature of a dolphin to be sociable and … [Read more...]
Why are Moral Values Important in Human Life?
What are Moral Values? Moral values mean the ideals that are central to our sense of being a good person. Morality means what is right. It comes from the Latin word for customs. However, it does not just neutrally mean a custom. It specifically means a good way of living - a good rule for life. Value comes from the Latin word for worth. So, moral values are the ideas … [Read more...]
10 Solutions to Climate Change and Global Warming
Global warming and climate change are closely connected: global warming causes other kinds of climate change like floods, blizzards and changes in the seasons due to the way in which the warming of the earth disrupts weather patterns. Climate change refers to any change in the climate, including storms, 'freak' blizzards and droughts. Global warming, however, refers … [Read more...]
Solutions to Stop Child Labor - 7 Points
Labor is work. The word labor has particular connotations of hard or arduous work. Child labor is something that is distinguished from labor per se. Child labor is work that is done by children. The phrase child labor almost always has negative connotations: when this phrase used in the English language, the author or speaker is almost always highlighting that child labor is … [Read more...]