What is life about?

[scorch]

I agree with Mikoyan.


To drink lots, listen to lots of punk rock, play lots of rugby (get hard), and get laid in the process.

 

[Simon Darkshade]

I must beg to differ. My own thoughts go something along the lines of this:

The greatest joy a man can have is victory, to defeat his enemies and drive them before him, to see those dear to them with faces bathed in tears, to bestride their horses, to crush in his arms their wives and daughters.

That, and revenge is always good, and to search for the meaning in ones life, and to have all your dreams come true except one. To listen to the sound of one hand clapping.

I must disagree with the shallow analysis of playing with balls, getting sloshed, listening to discordant music, and getting your leg over. It just seems that I want something else to get me through this life; baby I want something else

To find the truth that is the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

 

[ApocalypseKurtz]

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade

The greatest joy a man can have is victory, to defeat his enemies and drive them before him, to see those dear to them with faces bathed in tears, to bestride their horses, to crush in his arms their wives and daughters.

To find the truth that is the Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band

You think the greatest joy a man can have is to kill people he doesn't like?

You are one f'd up SOB!

 

[Sixchan]

I've always thought that the reason we live is so we can die. If dying is our purpose, we should be happy cause we'll all fufill it!

 

[atawa]

Ehhhhh watch Monty Python films??

 

[VoodooAce]

To line the pockets of Sid and Firaxis with my hard earned money.

Didn't used to seem that way, but then I started playing Civ, and.....

 

[Divis]

Why do you insist that the human genetic code is "sacred" or "taboo"? It is a chemical process and nothing more. For that matter -we- are chemical processes and nothing more. If you deny yourself a useful tool simply because it reminds you uncomfortably of your mortality, you have uselessly and pointlessly crippled yourself.

Chairman Sheng-ji Yang
"Looking God in the Eye"

That was my favorite quote from the SMAC game, I love it. So true... Life is what you make of it, don't torture yourself because you think that you'll be rewarded in some after life, it's not worth it. (i.e. Amish - Don't mean to offend anybody, but if you are Amish, "WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON THE INTERNET!?!?")

 

[Simon Darkshade]

"You think the greatest joy a man can have is to kill people he doesn't like?

You are one f'd up SOB!"

I fear you are taking my little quote a tad too seriously. Just because doesn't make an appearence does not mean that what is said is not tongue in cheek.

I was serious about the Bonzo's, though

 

[Fayadi]

Life is Love
No Love No Life
So the greatest joy in life is love
Friend ->wooing(challenging process) ->She falls for you (you feel like heaven->dating(experiment whether both works...)->Proposal(it works!...now for the final stage)->Married(how is the first night like?)->Keep on loving her till.......Next live perharps?
This is just a fantasy that could be real you know:crazyeyes

 

[Simon Darkshade]

"Life is Love
No Love No Life
So the greatest joy in life is love
Friend ->wooing(challenging process) ->She falls for you (you feel like heaven->dating(experiment whether both works...)->Proposal(it works!...now for the final stage)->Married(how is the first night like?)->Keep on loving her till.......Next live perharps?
This is just a fantasy that could be real you know"

How very nice. However, I would contend that the initial statement of Love = Life is not universally applicable. There are some among us who have chosen to scorn love and all its derivatives, especially the typical manifestation outlined above. Arguably, love does not automatically equal happiness; indeed, sometimes it spawns the exact opposite. I would contend that a person is able to choose to live without love or any of those petty emotions, and still feel happy or contented without any daliances into romance or breeding.

I still hold the views expressed in ones first post in this topic, except they probably have to be looked at laterally, rather than literally. I'm more in the mold of Dogbert than Genghis Khan (but still, in comparison to me, the Great Khan was a bit of a soft lefty )

 

[Gruntboy]

Darkshade, all Australia trembles at the prospect of your coming.

 

[Simon Darkshade]

You don't know how true or prophetic your words are, pilgrim.
Not just Australia, but the world, and the Wheel of Time itself shall be remade in my dark image!!

 

[Gruntboy]

Wow, the sky must be a different colour on your planet because I intend to own this one.

 

[The Balrog]

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade
"Life is Love
No Love No Life
So the greatest joy in life is love
Friend ->wooing(challenging process) ->She falls for you (you feel like heaven->dating(experiment whether both works...)->Proposal(it works!...now for the final stage)->Married(how is the first night like?)->Keep on loving her till.......Next live perharps?
This is just a fantasy that could be real you know"

How very nice. However, I would contend that the initial statement of Love = Life is not universally applicable. There are some among us who have chosen to scorn love and all its derivatives, especially the typical manifestation outlined above. Arguably, love does not automatically equal happiness; indeed, sometimes it spawns the exact opposite. I would contend that a person is able to choose to live without love or any of those petty emotions, and still feel happy or contented without any daliances into romance or breeding.

I still hold the views expressed in ones first post in this topic, except they probably have to be looked at laterally, rather than literally. I'm more in the mold of Dogbert than Genghis Khan (but still, in comparison to me, the Great Khan was a bit of a soft lefty )

Excuse me Mr Simon, but it seems that you like writing very loooooong replies, but why?

 

[Simon Darkshade]

"Excuse me Mr Simon, but it seems that you like writing very loooooong replies, but why?"

To address the issues at hand properly of course, and to examine any points of concern on an individual basis. It means that I don't have a huge post count, but I personally regard everything I put out for public consumption as something approaching 'quality'. It is a principle of mine: If you have something to say, say it properly and in a considered manner. Not long winded, but in full detail.
Note that this is merely mine own opinion; not that having anyone else disagree with it would cause me unbridled mental anguish

It is not so much that one likes doing it, but rather it is common courtesy on my behalf to say my piece in one or two parts, rather than splatter it across two dozen monsyllabic replies. Of course, there are exceptions to this based upon what is appropriate to the situation, but I prefer to get it all out at once.

In addition, with topics that I feel engagement with, or feel strongly on (with this one, the meaning of life, being one of them) I will take time in crafting a reply which I feel carries across my meaning.

Therefore, the length of my replies is due to the fact that I feel I have something worthwhile to contribute, as does everyone in their own way.
I stand by my statements in this thread, as outlandish as they may initially seem, as it depicts one aspect of my worldview (Weltschauung?), that of a rejection of love and ease, and a preference for victory in the endeavours one commits oneself to.

 

[Ren]

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade
You don't know how true or prophetic your words are, pilgrim.
Not just Australia, but the world, and the Wheel of Time itself shall be remade in my dark image!!

Oh yes, that is until you make it to the Queensland Border

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by Gigo
Many of us go through life looking for an answer.... what is life all about?
Is there a reason for us human beings to walk this earth?

To better our lives, learn and to leave our mark in whatever things you create. (art, song or achievements)

What else is there in life?

 

[CurtSibling]

Originally posted by Simon Darkshade


How very nice. However, I would contend that the initial statement of Love = Life is not universally applicable. There are some among us who have chosen to scorn love and all its derivatives, especially the typical manifestation outlined above. Arguably, love does not automatically equal happiness; indeed, sometimes it spawns the exact opposite. I would contend that a person is able to choose to live without love or any of those petty emotions, and still feel happy or contented without any daliances into romance or breeding.

They say love conquers all...

I think several hundred armoured divisions, a mighty airforce and a huge naval and airborne corps, along with
an extensive logistical base and nuclear and economic support will also "conquer all"!

Love is for fools...

 

[Magnus]

Originally posted by CurtSibling


They say love conquers all...

I think several hundred armoured divisions, a mighty airforce and a huge naval and airborne corps, along with
an extensive logistical base and nuclear and economic support will also "conquer all"!

Love is for fools...

You are the fool, Curt.

Until you DO figure out what love is, you are destined for a life of cynicism, regret and misery. There is no more powerful emotion than love, people will die for it and people will kill for it. Until you can love, you really aren't alive - once you understand that, then this thread will have much more meaning to you.

 

[TrailblazingScot]

I've got a pain in my bowels (I am not constipated though ) and I repeat my stance that life is to make the best of a bad job. My father (who is a surgeon) has once again prescribed a innovative course of no treatment...THE PAIN, OH THE HUMANITY, OH MY WAFFLE!

At least my mum (a nurse) is dishing out painkillers