Examples for the Valuation of Life:
When life is at stake, all other values shrink.
Shakespeare, Richard III(Act V, Scene IV):
”A horse! A horse! My kingdom for a horse!”
Nichiren Daishonin, 13th Century Buddhist: "However, life itself is the most precious of all treasures. Even the treasures of the entire universe cannot equal the value of a single human life.”
Albert Schweitzer: “Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy”.