A cliche of debatable validity.
On one side, this phrase may be seen to be reassuring, allowing a person to accept the ills of their life, whatever those might be, with grace, knowing that with effort, or wisdom, those ills can be surmounted, or even changed into something positive.
On the other side, this meaning can be seen to be irrelevant; the phrase ultimately becomes empty, asking a person to acquiesce to, in the form of the acceptance of "the good with the bad", the ill of the modern world in any or all of its forms.
On one side, this phrase may be seen to be reassuring, allowing a person to accept the ills of their life, whatever those might be, with grace, knowing that with effort, or wisdom, those ills can be surmounted, or even changed into something positive.
On the other side, this meaning can be seen to be irrelevant; the phrase ultimately becomes empty, asking a person to acquiesce to, in the form of the acceptance of "the good with the bad", the ill of the modern world in any or all of its forms.
Torture Victim 1: Life is what you make it. They cut off our hands. At least we don't need 'em to eat with. No food tonight.
by little67112 April 30, 2011
Get the life is what you make itmug. This quote simply means that life is in your control and that you’re the one who can shape your destiny. When being in control you also have the choice to take opportunities that come your way and create a new exciting chapter
Hey Jarrad your life is going downhill - seize the day, make the most of what the universe has to offer. Life is what you make it, an opportunity just take it
by jazzaaaaaa November 1, 2025
Get the Life is what you make it, an opportunity just take itmug.