Life Quote by Robert Penn Warren
““Which is nonsense, for whatever you live is Life. That is something to remember when you meet the old classmate who says, "Well now, on our last expedition up the Congo-" or the one who says, "Gee, I got the sweetest little wife and three of the swellest kids ever-" You must remember it when you sit in hotel lobbies or lean over bars to talk to the bartender or walk down a dark street at night, in early March, and stare into a lighted window. And remember little Susie has adenoids and the bread is probably burned, and turn up the street, for the time has come to hand me down that walking cane, for I got to catch that midnight train, for all my sin is taken away. For whatever you live is life””
About This Quote
Source Novel: All the King's Men, 1946
Life is the totality of experiences; any moment, however mundane, holds meaning and should be remembered as part of the whole.
In simple terms: Every moment matters as part of life.
Key Takeaway
Notice significance in everyday encounters.
Themes
meaning
presence
reflection
Mood
contemplative
nostalgic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- hotel lobbies
- bars
- night walks
- family gatherings
- travel
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find meaning in routine?
- What moments remind you of life's breadth?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the mundane and miss deeper insight.
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