How can the text often a limb must be amputated to save a life, but a life is never wisely given to save a limb best be interpreted? . a. if you cut off one bad part, you run the risk of killing the entire body.. b. it is never wise to get rid of one bad part to save the larger whole.. c. it is often necessary to get rid of one bad part to save the larger whole.. d. it is often necessary to let an entire body die rather than cutting off a limb.