It would be curious to discover who it is to whom one writes in a diary. Possibly to some mysterious personification of one's own identity.
Interpretation
This quote explores the concept of self-identity as one writes in a diary, suggesting an introspective dialogue with oneself.
Beatrice Webb's quote prompts us to consider the deeper implications of diary writing, suggesting that when we pen our thoughts, we are not merely recording events, but rather engaging in a conversation with a version of ourselves. This engagement fosters self-discovery and introspection, as the act of writing allows us to reflect on our inner identity, thoughts, and emotions, often revealing truths about who we are and what we value.
In practice
This quote can be used in a discussion about the therapeutic benefits of journaling.
The Latin words humus, soil/earth, and homo, human being, have a common derivation, from which we also get our word 'humble.' This is the Genesis origin of who we are: dust - dust that the Lord God used to make us a human being. If we cultivate a lively sense of our origin and nurture a sense of continuity with it, who knows, we may also acquire humility.
I should like to save the Shire, if I could - though there have been times when I thought the inhabitants too stupid and dull for words, and have felt that an earthquake or an invasion of dragons might be good for them. But I don't feel like that now. I feel that as long as the Shire lies behind, safe and comfortable, I shall find wandering more bearable: I shall know that somewhere there is a firm foothold, even if my feet cannot stand there again.
People are mostly layers of violence and tenderness wrapped like bulbs, and it is difficult to say what makes them onions or hyacinths.
Revenge, lust, ambition, pride, and self-will are too often exalted as the gods of man's idolatry; while holiness, peace, contentment, and humility are viewed as unworthy of a serious thought.
Distrust brings frustration and fear. So therefore, the lonely feeling automatically come. So, lonely feeling is not creation of environment, but creation of your own mental attitude.
We who defend Christianity find ourselves constantly opposed not by the irreligion of our headers but by their real religion.
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