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“You know, my young friend, I will be ninety years old next year, and life is still a constant surprise to me. We never know what will happen next, what we will see, and what important person will come into our life, or what important person we will lose. Life is change, constant change, and unless…” quote by Mark T. Sullivan
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““You know, my young friend, I will be ninety years old next year, and life is still a constant surprise to me. We never know what will happen next, what we will see, and what important person will come into our life, or what important person we will lose. Life is change, constant change, and unless we are lucky enough to find comedy in it, change is nearly always a drama, if not a tragedy. But after everything, and even when the skies turn scarlet and threatening, I still believe that if we are lucky enough to be alive, we must give thanks for the miracle of every moment of every day, no matter how flawed.””

Mark T. Sullivan

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Unexpected Journey, 2019

Life is unpredictable; embracing change with humor eases hardship, and gratitude for each moment sustains hope.

In simple terms: Accept change, find humor, be grateful.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate gratitude and humor amid change.

Themes

life change gratitude humor resilience

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal setbacks
  • career transitions
  • health challenges
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

existentialism mindfulness optimism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice gratitude daily?
  • What humor helps you cope with change?
A Different Perspective

Humor may not soothe all tragedies.

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