Motivational Quote of the Day: July 10 (when life knocks you down)

Quote: The question in life is not whether you get knocked down. You will. The question is, are you ready to get back up... And fight for what you believe in?

Author: Dan Quayle

Quote: Real life isn't always going to be perfect or go our way, but the recurring acknowledgement of what is working in our lives can help us not only to survive but surmount our difficulties.

Author: Sarah Ban Breathnach

Quote: We must accept finite disappointment, but we must never lose infinite hope.

Author: Martin Luther King, Jr.

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I would still prefer it if life were perfect

Originally Posted by SkyeCat0117

I like these ones. Very helpful with what I"m going through right now.

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I'm glad

Originally Posted by Trouts mom

I would still prefer it if life were perfect

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hmmm, I think if it were perfect, people wouldn't be filled with the strength that only can be brought from rising above when life throws those bad things at you.

But OTOH, we wouldn't need that strength if all was perfect

The very first thing I thought of when I read the first quote (Dan Quayle) was a different quote from Martin Luther King:

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."

I used to long for or dream of peace on earth..... until I understand just exactly what that meant. A stagnant boring place without change. Life doesn't always go the way I want it to, but it is perfect just the way it is, IMO.

Laurie