Have you ever stopped to think what fun this business of living can be? If you haven't, and if you are one of those who insist upon believing that life is humdrum, grim and boring, then I'm afraid this department is not for you. For I don't believe any such thing. I know that we can all free ourselves and live our lives fully, zestfully and joyfully!
Interpretation
Life can be enjoyable and fulfilling if we choose to see it that way.
In this quote, Dorothy Draper emphasizes the importance of perspective in experiencing life. She challenges the notion that life is dull and encourages individuals to embrace the possibility of joy and excitement. Draper believes that by freeing ourselves from negative thoughts, we can fully engage in the vibrant and fun aspects of living. This perspective invites us to appreciate life in all its richness and to actively participate in our own happiness.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire employees to embrace challenges with a positive mindset.
You don't have to know anything about a subject as long as you use common sense and imagination, plus enthusiasm! I use all periods of design in my work, for, after all, decorative styles are simply indications of a manner of living.
You don't sell a commodity, you sell joy, gaiety, excitement. You aim at people's hearts, not their minds.
Whether we're prepared or not, life has a habit of thrusting situations upon us.
That's how it is sometimes--God comes to your window, all bright light and black wings, and you're just too tired to open it.
At the core of life is a hard purposefulness, a determination to live.
I hope to stay light on my feet, to work in many modes, to seek inspiration always, and avoid the fatal. But, as we all know, it is the price of life to burn out, both metaphorically and literally.
Some people turn sad awfully young. No special reason, it seems, but they seem almost to be born that way. They bruise easier, tire faster, cry quicker, remember longer and, as I say, get sadder younger than anyone else in the world. I know, for I'm one of them.
About the time we can make the ends meet, somebody moves the ends.
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