And O there are days in this life, worth life and worth death.
Interpretation
Life has moments that are profoundly meaningful, where every experience feels significant.
This quote by Charles Dickens suggests that there are certain days in life that are so impactful that they deserve to be lived fully, or even transcend the notion of life and death. It captures the essence of those pivotal moments that define our existence, leaving a lasting impression on our sense of purpose and experience.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech about cherishing significant moments.
I recollected one story there was in the village, how that on a certain night in the year (it might be that very night for anything I knew), all the dead people came out of the ground and sat at the heads of their own graves till morning.
A silent look of affection and regard when all other eyes are turned coldly away-the consciousness that we possess the sympathy and affection of one being when all others have deserted us-is a hold, a stay, a comfort, in the deepest affliction, which no wealth could purchase, or power bestow.
Heaven knows we need never be ashamed of our tears, for they are rain upon the blinding dust of earth, overlying our hard hearts. I was better after I had cried, than before--more sorry, more aware of my own ingratitude, more gentle.
There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require, in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs.
You might, from your appearance, be the wife of Lucifer,” said Miss Pross, in her breathing. “Nevertheless, you shall not get the better of me. I am an Englishwoman.
Christmas is a poor excuse every 25th of December to pick a man's pockets.
Life is too short to worry about what others say about you. Have fun and give them something to talk about.
As Estha stirred the thick jam he thought Two Thoughts and the Two Thoughts he thought were these: a) Anything can happen to anyone. and b) It is best to be prepared.
As I don't know about tomorrow, I never save the best for later.
There's no tragedy in life like the death of a child. Things never get back to the way they were.
As life becomes harder and more threatening, it also becomes richer, because the fewer expectations we have, the more good things of life become unexpected gifts that we accept with gratitude.
Through life's ups and downs, and the few mistakes we make and all the successes that we get, let nobody - nobody's opinion - define who you are. And if anybody defines who you are, let it be yourself.
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