Life, we learn too late, is in the living, the tissue of every day and hour.
Stephen LeacockRead
Hockey captures the essence of Canadian experience in the New World. In a land so inescapably and inhospitably cold, hockey is the chance of life, and an affirmation that despite the deathly chill of winter we are alive.
Interpretation
Hockey symbolizes the resilience and spirit of Canadians in a harsh environment.
In this quote, Stephen Leacock expresses how hockey embodies the Canadian experience and serves as a vital expression of life and vitality amid the severe cold of winter. Hockey is not just a sport; it is a form of affirmation that Canadians, facing the challenges of their environment, find joy and a sense of community, bringing warmth and life to the icy landscape around them.
In practice
During a speech at a community hockey event, highlighting how the sport brings people together.
Life, we learn too late, is in the living, the tissue of every day and hour.
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Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously.
Life must be lived and curiosity kept alive. One must never, for whatever reason, turn his back on life.
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