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William Shakespeare

Has life an end?

Life is a curious thing, for it has no end and yet no true beginning. We search for answers and yet find only more questions. Does life have an end? Well, I shall say that life is like a river, ever changing and ever flowing. It goes on and on, winding through the ages and never ceasing. It may seem to end, but in truth, life has no end, for it is ever-flowing and ever-changing. Then, if life has no end, what is the point of it all? I say that life is the journey, not the destination. We must enjoy the ride, for we are all but passengers on a boat, ever-traveling and ever-changing. We must take pleasure in the sights and sounds around us, for these are the moments that make up life. Life is a puzzle, and we must find the pieces that make it up. We must be ever vigilant, ever curious, ever exploring, for life has no end. We must seek out the joys and sorrows that life has to offer, for these are the steps that will lead us to our final destination. Thus, I say that life has no end, only a journey that we must take. Enjoy the sights and sounds, find joy and sorrow, and never give up. Life is a beautiful thing, and we must never forget to cherish it.