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“I was stillborn. The midwives laid me aside, thought I was really gone. I laid there about an hour, and they picked me back up and tried again, 'cause my body was still warm. The Good Lord brought me back.” quote by James Brown
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“I was stillborn. The midwives laid me aside, thought I was really gone. I laid there about an hour, and they picked me back up and tried again, 'cause my body was still warm. The Good Lord brought me back.”

James Brown

About This Quote

Source Autobiography: "Living in the Groove" by James Brown, 1995

The narrator describes a near‑death experience and divine rescue, emphasizing gratitude for a second chance at life.

In simple terms: He survived a near‑death and thanks God.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate each new day.

Themes

survival faith gratitude

Mood

reflective uplifting

Type

spiritual personal

When to use this quote

  • hospital recovery
  • personal testimony
  • motivational speaking

Key Concepts

near‑death experiences spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does a second chance mean to you?
  • How do you express gratitude daily?
A Different Perspective

May be dramatized for effect.

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