I believe in a set of values I cannot live by. I set high goals for myself, I seek perfection, dream of exotic faraway places. But ultimately, what I long for isn't far away at all. It's in my own backyard. Imperfection charms me, familiar things move me... a celebration of what we have, instead of what we long for. That for me, is glamor.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes finding beauty and value in the familiar and imperfect aspects of life rather than constantly seeking external or distant ideals.
Isabella Rossellini reflects on the duality of human aspirations and the often unrecognized beauty that exists in our immediate surroundings. While the pursuit of high goals and perfection can drive us, she suggests that true glamor and fulfillment lie in embracing the imperfections and familiar comforts of everyday life, highlighting the importance of gratitude for what we already possess.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about appreciating life's simple joys.
We must distinguish between the kind of structural transformation that would leave in place (even increase) the realities of the exploitation of labor, and one that would undo this kind of exploitation or at least radically reduce it
We have a tendency to condemn people who are different from us, to define their sins as paramount and our own sinfulness as being insignificant.
The sudden hand of Death close up mine eye!
King of the animals — as thou hast described him — I should rather say king of the beasts, thou being the greatest — because thou hast spared slaying them, in order that they may give thee their children for the benefit of the gullet, of which thou hast attempted to make a sepulchre for all animals; and I would say still more, if it were allowed me to speak the entire truth.
This is. And thou art. There is no safety. There is no end. The word must be heard in silence. There must be darkness to see the stars. The dance is always danced above the hollow place, above the terrible abyss.
I think vital religion has always suffered when orthodoxy is more regarded than virtue. The scriptures assure me that at the last day we shall not be examined on what we thought but what we did.
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