as, a fabric of poor quality. 3. superiority, excellence; as, a person of quality. 4. basic nature; character; kind.
(Slide) In a presentation on "Moral and Ethical Issues in Neonatal Care" in 1968 I stated, "Life is to perceive and to be perceived, to feel and to be felt, to love and to be loved."
(Slide) perceive, V. - Fr. percevoir; L. percipere, to take hold of to feel, to perceive, to comprehend; per, through, and capere to take. 1. to grasp mentally; to take note of; recognize; observe. 2. to become aware of through sight, hearing, touch, taste, or smell. Syn. -- discern, distinguish.
(Slide) feel, n. -- 1. the act of feeling; perception by the senses. 2. sense of touch; perception; sensation. 3. the quality of a thing perceived through touch; as some rocks have a greasy feel. 4. an emotional sensation. 5. instructive ability or appreciation.
A very important value in quality of life is how a patient feels about any aspect of his life.
(Slide) love, v.t.; loved, pt., pp.,; loving, ppr. 1. to feel love for. 2. to show love for by embracing, fondling, kissing, etc. 3. to delight in; to take pleasure in; as, she loves good music. love, v.i. to be in love; to feel the emotion of love.
A philosophy of life is included in the poem, "Thoughts on Life."
Thouahts on Life
To be is to have been created. To grow and develop to the highest degree, To learn and experience as much as can be accomplished, To love, worship, play, work, and be.
