Today I read your autobiography in two volumes, Living My Life. These two books full of life, shocked me greatly. Your roaring of forty years like spring thunder, knocked at the door of my living grave throughout the whole book. At this time, silence lost its effect, the fire of my life was lit, I want to come to life and go through great anguish, immeasurable joy, dark despair and enthusiastic hope, throughout the peak and the abyss of life. I will calmly go on living with an attitude you taught me until I spend my whole life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reading a powerful autobiography reignited the author's will to live through life's extremes.
- In plain terms
- A strong book inspired him to face life with courage.
- What can you take from it?
- Inspiring stories can rekindle your desire to live.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What book changed your perspective on life?
- How do you find hope in difficult times?
Another view
Inspiration from text may not always translate to real action.
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