The Meaning of Life

[echnidna]

THAT"S RIGHT THIS IS THE MEANING OF LIFE


from page 308 of the Collins Little Gem Dictionary, 1985 edition :-

LIFE

noun active principle of existence in animals and plants, animate existence; time of its lasting; history of such existence; way of living; vigour, vivacity. (plural lives)

There it is in all its glory. The meaning of life.

[Shaty40]

Bob, l have 2 Questions

1 What made look that up?
2 What does it mean?

Tim

[Iain]

The version I heard was slightly different:
The monk was high in the mountains meditating when a voice boomed from the heavens 'what is the meaning of life?.
The monk replied 'solitude'. 'No' the voice boomed.
Peace was offered and the voice again boomed a resounding NO.
The monk thought long and hard and suggested contentment, again the voice rresponded with a deafening 'No' but this time added 'Too long, but as a clue only four letters'.
The monk pondered and then offered 'Fire'.
'Yes' boomed the voice, 'And now, 36 across.......

[Coldamus]

The meaning of life.
I always thought it was "forty-two".



(Douglas Adams: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy)

[vsquizz]

Following some colourful advice from work mates:D where can I get one???:confused:

Cheers

[barnsey]

Squizzy,

42 comes after 41 :D :D

If that's not the answer -

Any 2nd hand bookstore will do :cool: :D