"Did you ever hear of such a discouraging series of events? It isn't the big troubles in life that require character. Anybody can rise to a crisis and face a crushing tragedy with courage, but to meet the petty hazards of the day with a laugh --- I really think that requires spirit ."
" It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most; it's making a great deal out of the little ones-- I've discovered the true secret of happiness, Daddy , and that is to live in the now . Not to be forever regretting the past, or anticipating the future; but to get the most that you can out of this very instant. It's like farming . You can have extensive farming and intensive farming ; well, I am going to have intensive living after this. I'm going to enjoy every second , and I'm going to know I'm enjoying it while I'm enjoying it . Most people don't live ; they just race. They are trying to reach some goal far away on the horizon, and in the heat of the going they get so breathless and panting that they lose all sight of the beautiful , tranquil country they are passing through ;and then the first thing they know, they are old and worn out , and it doesn't make any difference whether they've reached the goal or not . I've decided to sit down by the way and pile up a lot of little happinesses , even if I never become a Great Author . Did you ever know such a philosopheress as I am developing into?
Yours ever,
Judy
P.S It's raining cats and dogs tonight. Two puppies and a kitten have just landed on the window-sill. "
All quotes taken from Jean Webster's Daddy-Long-Legs
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