I'd like for them to say he took a few cups of love, he took one tablespoon of patience, one tablespoon, teaspoon of generosity, one pint of kindness. He took one quart of laughter, one pinch of concern, and then, he mix willlingness with happiness, he added lots of faith, and he stired it up well, then he spreads it over his span of a lifetime, and he served it to each and every deserving person he met.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ali describes a recipe for a good life using traits like love, patience, and kindness.
- In plain terms
- Mix kindness and patience to create a good life.
- What can you take from it?
- Build your character with positive traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualities matter most to you?
- How do you want to be remembered?
Another view
It simplifies the complexity of living well.
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