I heard this quote at Institute a while back and I have thought of it many times since.
Just wanted to share.
“I have enjoyed these words of Jenkins Lloyd Jones, which I clipped from
the newspaper some years ago. Said he: . . .
“‘Anyone who imagines that bliss . . . is normal is going to waste a lot of
time running around shouting that he has been robbed.
“‘[The fact is] . . . most beef is tough. Most children grow up to be just
people. Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual
toleration. Most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. . . .
“‘Life is like an old-time rail journey—delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust,
cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and
thrilling bursts of speed.
“‘The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride’"
the newspaper some years ago. Said he: . . .
“‘Anyone who imagines that bliss . . . is normal is going to waste a lot of
time running around shouting that he has been robbed.
“‘[The fact is] . . . most beef is tough. Most children grow up to be just
people. Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual
toleration. Most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. . . .
“‘Life is like an old-time rail journey—delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust,
cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and
thrilling bursts of speed.
“‘The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride’"
2 comments:
Beth - that's a beautiful quote. If you can live your life with those words in your soul, every day will be wonderful. Love you - Mom
Oh, that is great. I loved it! :O)
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