You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
Og MandinoRead
All the gold in the world cannot buy a dying man one more breath--so what does that make today worth?
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the value of life and the irreplaceable nature of time.
Og Mandino's quote reminds us that material wealth is meaningless in the face of life and death, highlighting how crucial each moment is. It challenges us to reconsider our priorities and to value our time and experiences, suggesting that today is an opportunity that should not be taken for granted.
In practice
During a speech about the importance of life choices.
You learn things in adversity that you would never have discovered without trouble. There is always a seed of hope.
Why do we continue to breed little minds who can find no recompense for their own failures other than to belittle and mock the talents, even the dress, of others? When will everyone realize that we are all equal in the eyes of God?
The only certain means of success is to render more and better service than is expected of you, no matter what the task may be. This is a habit followed by all successful people since the beginning of time. Therefore I saith the surest way to doom yourself to mediocrity is to perform only the work for which you are paid.
Only God can shape a flower, but any foolish child can pull it to pieces.
Each day is a special gift from God, and while life may not always be fair, you must never allow the pains, hurdles, and handicaps of the moment to poison your attitude and plans for yourself and your future.
Obstacles are necessary for success because in selling, as in all careers of importance, victory comes only after many struggles and countless defeats. Yet each struggle, each defeat, sharpens your skills and strengths, your courage and your endurance, your ability and your confidence and thus each obstacle is a comrade-in-arms forcing you to become better... or quit. Each rebuff is an opportunity to move forward; turn away from them, avoid them, and you throw away your future.
He has spent his life best who has enjoyed it most. God will take care that we do not enjoy it any more than is good for us.
Real sadness is such an all-encompassing intense thing that it takes you out of your humdrum existence. If you can still function, you want to show it while it's peaking. So when people tell you to cheer up, it's not always the best thing.
Why are we so terrified of a natural process that allows for life to be brought into this world? Why do we scramble to hide our tampons when we pull them out of our purses?
When the journey's over/There'll be time enough to sleep.
I'm going to go home. Everything is going to be normal again. Boring again. Wonderful again.
I thought my song was beginning that day, but it was almost done.
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