I feel sometimes as though I've never grown up. And that's great, because it means there are still possibilities. Nothing's free. You pay for whatever you get. But that's OK, because you can't be cheated.
Interpretation
Embracing the childlike wonder of life can lead to endless possibilities and growth.
This quote reflects on the idea that retaining a sense of childlike wonder and curiosity is a positive thing, suggesting that even if one feels they have not fully matured, it allows for exploration and new opportunities. The mention of payment for experiences highlights the understanding that everything valuable comes with effort or sacrifice, ultimately leading to a deeper appreciation for life's journey and the lessons learned.
In practice
Sharing this quote in a motivational speech about embracing life and continuous growth.
I've always wanted to sail to the South Seas, but I can't afford it. What these men can't afford is not to go. They are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of security. And in the worship of security we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine — and before we know it our lives are gone.
Sooner or later a man has simply got to do what he thinks is right, no matter what other people, or the courts, or his friends, or his enemies, or God himself may tell him.
Begin thus from the first act, and proceed; and, in conclusion, at the ill which thou hast done, be troubled, and rejoice for the good.
The ultimate ignorance is the rejection of something you know nothing about, yet refuse to investigate.
Our problems are man-made, therefore they may be solved by man. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.
Right in the difficult we must have our joys, our happiness, our dreams: there against the depth of this background, they stand out, there for the first time we see how beautiful they are.
If you don’t feel comfortable making a rough estimate of the asset’s future earnings, just forget it and move on. No one has the ability to evaluate every investment possibility. But omniscience isn’t necessary; you only need to understand the actions you undertake.
Healing for me is being able to sit next to the butcher and say 'Yes, I’m sitting next to the butcher now,' instead of saying 'there is no butcher'.
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