Children Quote by Robert Goolrick
““There is in this valley a beating heart. It is always and ever there. And when I am gone, it will beat for you and when you are gone, it will beat for your children and theirs, forever. Forever. Until there is no water, no air, no green in the spring or gold in the autumn, no stars in the sky or wind from the north. And when you cannot speak, it will speak for you. When you cannot see, it will be your eyes. When you cannot remember, it will be your memory. It will never forget you. And when you cannot be faithful, it will save a place for your return. This is a gift to you. It cannot be taken away. It is yours forever. It is the narrative of this world, and the scrapbook of your own small life, and, when you are gone into ash and darkness and the grave, it will tell your story.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Other Days by Robert Goolrick, 2015
The passage describes an enduring, universal narrative that persists beyond individual existence, offering continuity and memory.
In simple terms: Life’s story continues beyond us.
Key Takeaway
Remember your lasting impact.
Themes
legacy
memory
continuity
Mood
hopeful
nostalgic
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- family histories
- memorials
- personal journaling
Key Concepts
existence
transcendence
storytelling
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories will you leave behind?
- How do you honor past narratives?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook personal agency.
