We burned with love for ourselves, all of us, starters of the fire we suffered- our love was the affliction for which only our love was the cure.
Jonathan Safran FoerRead
I'm grateful for anything that reminds me of what's possible in this life. Books can do that. Films can do that. Music can do that. School can do that. It's so easy to allow one day to simply follow into the next, but every once in a while we encounter something that shows us that anything is possible, that dramatic change is possible, that something new can be made, that laughter can be shared.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses gratitude for reminders of life's possibilities and the potential for change.
Jonathan Safran Foer's quote highlights the importance of being open to experiences—be it through books, films, music, or education—that inspire us and remind us of the infinite possibilities life offers. It suggests that while life can often feel monotonous, certain encounters can awaken us to the potential for dramatic change, creativity, and shared joy, encouraging us to embrace the new and the transformative.
Themes
GratitudePossibilityInspirationChangeLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to encourage students to envision their future.
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