Indeed it is possible to stand with one foot on the inevitable 'banana peel' of life with both eyes peering into the Great Beyond, and still be happy, comfortable, and serene - if we will even so much as smile.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that one can find happiness and serenity despite the uncertainties and challenges of life.
Douglas Fairbanks highlights the idea that life is inherently uncertain and filled with potential pitfalls, metaphorically represented by the 'banana peel.' However, he posits that even in the face of these inevitable challenges, we have the power to choose our mindset. By smiling and embracing a positive perspective, we can maintain a sense of happiness, comfort, and serenity.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience, one could use this quote to inspire the audience to maintain a positive outlook despite life's challenges.
The man who is gloomy, taciturn and lives in a world of doubt seldom achieves more than a bare living. There have been a few who have groaned their way through to a competence, but in proportion to that overwhelming number of souls who carry cheer through life, they are as nothing - mere drops in the bucket.
What's the good of drawing in the next breath if all you do is let it out and draw in another?
Life shoould be touched, not strangled. You've got to relax, let it happen at times, and at other move forward with it.
The world is like a dropped pie most of the time. Don't kill yourself trying to put it back together. Just grab a fork and eat some of it off the floor. Then carry on.
Things have changed, ofcourse. There are counsellors at the ready. Kindness and understanding. Life is harder for some, we're told. Not their fault, even if the blows are purely imgainery. Felt just as keenly by the recipient, or the non recipient, as the case may be. But good use can be made of everything, if you are willing.
Life is too deep for words, so don't try to describe it, just live it.
fear life but don't die, your alone, everybody's alone, oh Cody Pomeray you can't win you can't lose all is ephemeral all is hurt
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