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Love that scoops dead stars with a net: The true meaning of a lifetime
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- The article explains Ban Chil-hwan's poem "Hanpyeongsaeng" and argues that the difference between a short and a long life lies in attitude, not time.
- Using examples of the mayfly, the cicada and the tortoise, it contrasts the human tendency to postpone things and leave regrets behind.
- The article urges readers not to postpone joy, love and good deeds but to act now, saying that not everyone has a tomorrow.
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Read the full article (machine translation) → Original article (Korean): 뜰채로 죽은 별을 건지는 사랑: 한평생의 진짜 의미
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