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Ceremony Quote by Norman Lear

“When I got married for the third time, and I had children from my other marriage there, that's what I said when it came time in the ceremony for me to say something. I said, "I'm grateful to everybody that participated, everybody that participated in my life that got me to this moment. And…” quote by Norman Lear
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“When I got married for the third time, and I had children from my other marriage there, that's what I said when it came time in the ceremony for me to say something. I said, "I'm grateful to everybody that participated, everybody that participated in my life that got me to this moment. And everything was dead-right because everything is right now."”

Norman Lear

About This Quote

Source Speech: Personal wedding toast, 2015

Gratitude for all who shaped my journey, acknowledging the rightness of the present moment.

In simple terms: Thank those who helped you; accept the now.

Key Takeaway

Express gratitude and embrace the present.

Themes

gratitude acceptance life journey

Mood

warm celebratory

Type

personal inspirational

When to use this quote

  • wedding ceremonies
  • milestone celebrations
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

personal growth family dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who have you not thanked?
  • How does acceptance affect future choices?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude can overlook unresolved issues.

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