Definition of Life

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Definition of Life

Life

The state of being which begins with generation, birth, or germination, and ends with death; also, the time during which this state continues; that state of an animal or plant in which all or any of its organs are capable of performing all or any of their functions; -- used of all animal and vegetable organisms.

Of human beings: The union of the soul and body; also, the duration of their union; sometimes, the deathless quality or existence of the soul; as, man is a creature having an immortal life.

The potential principle, or force, by which the organs of animals and plants are started and continued in the performance of their several and cooperative functions; the vital force, whether regarded as physical or spiritual.

Figuratively: The potential or animating principle, also, the period of duration, of anything that is conceived of as resembling a natural organism in structure or functions; as, the life of a state, a machine, or a book; authority is the life of government.

A certain way or manner of living with respect to conditions, circumstances, character, conduct, occupation, etc.; hence, human affairs; also, lives, considered collectively, as a distinct class or type; as, low life; a good or evil life; the life of Indians, or of miners.

Animation; spirit; vivacity; vigor; energy.

That which imparts or excites spirit or vigor; that upon which enjoyment or success depends; as, he was the life of the company, or of the enterprise.

The living or actual form, person, thing, or state; as, a picture or a description from the life.

A person; a living being, usually a human being; as, many lives were sacrificed.

The system of animal nature; animals in general, or considered collectively.

An essential constituent of life, esp. the blood.

A history of the acts and events of a life; a biography; as, Johnson wrote the life of Milton.

Enjoyment in the right use of the powers; especially, a spiritual existence; happiness in the favor of God; heavenly felicity.

Something dear to one as one's existence; a darling; -- used as a term of endearment.

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Life Quotations

In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.
Mother Teresa

Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.
Mother Teresa

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.
Buddha

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.
Buddha

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.
Buddha

On life's journey faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is the light by day and right mindfulness is the protection by night. If a man lives a pure life, nothing can destroy him.
Buddha

Teach this triple truth to all: A generous heart, kind speech, and a life of service and compassion are the things which renew humanity.
Buddha

He who experiences the unity of life sees his own Self in all beings, and all beings in his own Self, and looks on everything with an impartial eye.
Buddha

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.
Buddha

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.
Buddha

Life Translations

life in Afrikaans is lewe
life in Danish is liv
life in Dutch is hachje, leven
life in French is vie, animation, vie utile
life in German is Leben, Standzeit, Lebensdauer, Lebensdauer
life in Italian is stare, durata della vita
life in Latin is vita
life in Norwegian is liv
life in Portuguese is vida
life in Spanish is vida
life in Swedish is levnad, liv, leverne

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