It took me two years to walk around a chair with ease; it took me another two years to learn how to laugh onstage - and I had to learn everything.
Laurence OlivierRead
Living is strife and torment, disappointment and love and sacrifice, golden sunsets and black storms. I said that some time ago, and today I do not think I would add one word.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is filled with both struggles and joys, encompassing a range of emotional experiences.
In this quote, Laurence Olivier reflects on the complexities of life, suggesting that it is a mixture of challenges and rewards. He acknowledges both the painful and beautiful moments that characterize human existence, asserting that his previous sentiments on this matter remain unchanged, emphasizing the enduring truth that life is an intricate tapestry of experiences.
Themes
LifeStrugglesJoyEmotionsExperience
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about resilience, one could quote Olivier to illustrate the duality of life.
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I'd like people to remember me for a diligent expert workman. I think a poet is a workman. I think Shakespeare was a workman. And God's a workman. I don't think there's anything better than a workman.
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