He died that day because his body had served its purpose. His soul had done what it came to do, learned what it came to learn, and then was free to leave.

Garth Stein
He died that day because his body had served its...
He died that day because his body had served its...
He died that day because his body had served its...
He died that day because his body had served its...
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If we think of the body as a machine, we might see it as a car that has served its purpose and is ready to be replaced. The car is tired and needs to be replaced. We may even see the body as a tool we need to use until we find something better. But if we look at the body as a vehicle for building character, then we begin to understand why the body must be used until it has served its purpose.

Source: The Art Of Racing In The Rain

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