And here's a story you can hardly believe, but it's true…
““And here's a story you can hardly believe, but it's true, and it's funny and it's beautiful. There was a family of twelve and they were forced off the land. They had no car. They built a trailer out of junk and loaded it with their possessions. They pulled it to the side of 66 and waited. And pretty soon a sedan picked them up. Five of them rode in the sedan and seven on the trailer, and a dog on the trailer. They got to California in two jumps. The man who pulled them fed them. And that's true. But how can such courage be, and such faith in their own species? Very few things would teach such faith. The people in flight from the terror behind - strange things happen to them, some bitterly cruel and some so beautiful that the faith is refired forever.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A family, driven from their home, improvises a desperate journey, finding both hardship and unexpected kindness, illustrating human resilience and faith amidst adversity.
In simple terms: People can survive and find hope even in terrible circumstances.
Key Takeaway
Seek courage and trust in humanity.
Themes
resilience
faith
humanity
adversity
journey
Mood
hopeful
reflective
inspirational
Type
narrative
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- refugee experience
- family relocation
- road trips
- unexpected aid
Key Concepts
survival
community
hope
miracles
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this story teach about human kindness?
- How can we support those forced to flee?
A Different Perspective
The story may romanticize hardship, overlooking systemic causes.