"I think what matters in life is its value, not how long it is, so we should cherish the time we have and do something good," he said.

“我认为生命重要的在于价值，而不是你活了多久，因此我珍爱自己活着的时间，并努力做一些善事”，他说。

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Time is the most valuable commodity there is. Its value cannot be measured in dollars and cents because time is the fundamental unit of life.

时间是最重要的东西，他的价值不能用金钱来衡量，因为它是生活中的最基础的元素。

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Ask any number of people what they value in life and you'll probably find time, money and peace of mind somewhere at the top of their priorities.

如果要问人们他们最珍视生命中的什么，像时间、金钱和心灵的平静这样的回答可能是最多的。

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