Comparing Aphorisms By Morrie Schwartz And Nikita Khrushchev
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Life is too short to be wasted Many aphorisms written in the world have been centered around the joy of life; this can be seen in the two following aphorisms, written by Morrie Schwartz and Nikita Khrushchev. “When you’re in bed, you’re dead” (Albom 131). This aphorism was said by Morrie Schwartz, who was diagnosed with the fatal disease of ALS. Morrie was a sociology professor at Brandeis University, which is where he met Mitch Albom. Morrie had Tuesdays free, and during this time Mitch and Morrie would talk. They talked about life, daily problems and anything that came to their minds. After being diagnosed with ALS, Morrie spent the remainder of his days trying to improve the lives of those who surrounded him, as well as the condition…show more content… Both of the authors have lived through events in which they feel the need to tell the world about the importance of living their life how they want to and to tells them to always be reaching for the stars. Morrie Schwartz lived the remainder of his life with ALS that slowly consumed his body to the point of him not being able to move even his head. But, he never gave in to the disease. He did not lie in bed and complain of his misery, instead he did what he could to help others before his time came to say goodbye. Nikita Khrushchev lived through some of our country's worst times. He was there to help rebuild the war torn countryside, which was only one of the devastating effects of WWII. Both men tried to use their aphorisms to tell the world that each and every day in their life is important and to make the most of them before the time comes when they are no longer able to live their life how they want…show more content… Both of the authors have lived through events in which they feel the need to tell the world about the importance of living their life how they want to and to tells them to always be reaching for the stars. Morrie Schwartz lived the remainder of his life with ALS that slowly consumed his body to the point of him not being able to move even his head. But, he never gave in to the disease. He did not lie in bed and complain of his misery, instead he did what he could to help others before his time came to say goodbye. Nikita Khrushchev lived through some of our country's worst times. He was there to help rebuild the war torn countryside, which was only one of the devastating effects of WWII. Both men tried to use their aphorisms to tell the world that each and every day in their life is important and to make the most of them before the time comes when they are no longer able to live their life how they want