Easy life Quote by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
““You've seed how things goes in the world o' men. You've knowed men to be low-down and mean. You've seed ol' Death at his tricks...Ever' man wants life to be a fine thing, and a easy. 'Tis fine, boy, powerful fine, but 'tain't easy. Life knocks a man down and he gits up and it knocks him down agin. I've been uneasy all my life...I've wanted life to be easy for you. Easier'n 'twas for me. A man's heart aches, seein' his young uns face the world. Knowin' they got to get their guts tore out, the way his was tore. I wanted to spare you, long as I could. I wanted you to frolic with your yearlin'. I knowed the lonesomeness he eased for you. But ever' man's lonesome. What's he to do then? What's he to do when he gits knocked down? Why, take it for his share and go on. —Penny Baxter””
About This Quote
A parent reflects on life's hardships, wishing ease for the child while acknowledging inevitable struggle and loneliness.
In simple terms: Parent wishes ease amid inevitable struggle
Key Takeaway
Life’s hardships are universal, yet love seeks to soften them
Themes
parenthood
suffering
loneliness
resilience
generational wisdom
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
narrative
reflective
When to use this quote
- family counseling
- coming‑of‑age narratives
Key Concepts
intergenerational empathy
human condition
Practical Applications
- support groups for parents
- literary analysis of hardship
Questions to Reflect On
- What can parents realistically offer to ease a child's burden?
- How does acknowledging pain shape resilience?
A Different Perspective
Some view hardship as essential for growth, not something to be alleviated
