Amplification: We live in deeds, not in years

We live in deeds, not in years

The saying "We Live in Deeds, Not in Years", means that real longevity does not mean the number of years one lives, rather it means the amount of deeds that one has done during the time he has lived, though it may be a relatively short time. Human life is meant for doing good to others, to the creatures of God. Doing good to them involves doing good things. It does not mean, essentially, to live a long time of inaction. The value of living a long time without doing any good towards others, and towards the other creatures of God, is zero. The value of living depends on the amount of good work one has done. From that point of view, it may be said that a man who has lived eighty years without doing any good work means a life of no value. He has -made no contribution towards the welfare of mankind, no contribution towards the betterment of God's creation. It means his life has zero value. On the other hand, if a man has lived only forty years, but has done a lot of good works and has made a substantial contribution towards the welfare of all, has lived a better life, a more valuable life. Though his life may be shorter than the one who has lived 80 years in terms of time, he has lived a more valuable life in terms of welfare work. In terms of value, he may be considered to have lived a longer life. All human beings should bear this fact in mind. Every human being should try to live a life of value and worth in terms of amelioration or betterment of God's creation. He should take care that he does not live a meaningless life. He should try to live up to the motto: "We live in deeds, not in years."

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