Whenever I was upset by something in the papers, [Jack] always told me to be more tolerant, like a horse flicking away flies in the summer.
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The only routine with me is no routine at all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Jackie Kennedy emphasizes the importance of spontaneity over rigid routines in life.
In this quote, Jackie Kennedy suggests that she values freedom and the unpredictable nature of life over the constraints a routine can impose. By rejecting routine, she advocates for a lifestyle that embraces opportunity, creativity, and the joy of living in the moment.
Themes
FreedomSpontaneityLifeRoutineUnpredictability
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing change, one might use this quote to illustrate the benefits of remaining open to new experiences.
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Now, I think that I should have known that he was magic all along. I did know it - but I should have guessed that it would be too much to ask to grow old with and see our children grow up together. So now, he is a legend when he would have preferred to be a man.
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