Quote by George Bernard Shaw

Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it catches fire again every time a child is born

Life is a flame that is always burning itself out, but it ca

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This quote implies that life is a continuous cycle of birth, growth, and eventual death. The metaphor of life being a flame suggests its transient nature, as flames eventually burn out. However, the statement emphasizes the renewal of life through the birth of each child. Despite the inevitability of death, the arrival of a child brings about new hope, opportunities, and the continuation of the flame, symbolizing the eternal cycle of life.

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