Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.
Eugene O'NeillRead
I am so far from being a pessimist...on the contrary, in spite of my scars, I am tickled to death at life.
Interpretation
The quote expresses a deep appreciation for life despite past struggles.
Eugene O'Neill conveys a powerful message about finding joy and contentment in life, even when faced with difficulties and scars from past experiences. He emphasizes an optimistic perspective, highlighting that personal challenges do not diminish his appreciation for the beauty and humor in life.
In practice
A motivational talk about overcoming life's challenges.
Obsessed by a fairy tale, we spend our lives searching for a magic door and a lost kingdom of peace.
Writing is my vacation from living.
When you're 50 you start thinking about things you haven't thought about before. I used to think getting old was about vanity - but actually it's about losing people you love. Getting wrinkles is trivial.
I have had my dance with Folly, nor do I shirk the blame; I have sipped the so-called Wine of Life and paid the price of shame; But I know that I shall find surcease, the rest my spirit craves, Where the rainbows play in the flying spray, 'Mid the keen salt kiss of the waves.
There is no present or future-only the past, happening over and over again-now.
Life is a solitary cell whose walls are mirrors.
Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.
Laughter is easier minute by minute, spilled with prodigality, tipped out at a cheerful word.
Always remember: Life is for enjoying.
I grew, a happy, healthy child in a bright world of illustrated books, clean sand, orange trees, friendly dogs, sea vistas and smiling faces.
Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits.
If you are unhappy, even the moon irritates you, sweet things nauseate, music disturbs. When you are calm and centered inside, noise is musical, clouds are magical, rain is liquid love.
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