This is the true joy in life, the being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; the being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy.
I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community, and as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can.
I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no "brief candle" for me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.
George Bernard Shaw
11 comments:
How brilliant is that! I love that piece of writing - obviously the cosmos aligned right to bring you two together.
Kel, I really really really like that quote.
Lovely to discover that you had encountered someone really special. A treasured moment for you I'm sure.
Hell, yeah!
Ooh, he's a keeper, that one.
I remember reading that in your loo and loving it. I assumed it was S's additiona to the wall, but I wasnt sure! I always re-read it when I visit. Its a quote that resonates deeply in the soul.
And yep, hes a keeper, thats for sure!
Beautiful. Beautiful piece and story. Thank you.
absolutely wonderful!
im so glad you all like it. Its a fantastic peice of wordsmithery and insight. Love mah GBS.
I love it too...should live by it more often...
I love it too...should live by it more often...
here here! (as the Brits like to say)
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