"At the point where hope would otherwise become hopelessness, it becomes faith."
"To know that any creature, man or animal, lives in fear of you is a condition intolerable to a person of noble spirit."
"At my age, you not only have bittersweet memories, you make bittersweet plans."
"I don't know where my journey will take me, but I know that my body is 60% water, and like all water everywhere, it is on an inexorable journey back to the sea."
"I swear that if it weren't for having to shake hands first, most Americans today would come out fighting."
"Eventually the person who tries to fix the problem will be blamed for causing it."
"Okay, let's just say that everybody's at fault but nobody's to blame and get on with it."
"As a reward for giving birth, we get to raise our kids. It must be a reward, because as a punishment, it seems unduly harsh."
"A dollar in my granddad's day is worth ten dollars in today's money. You wonder what his code of ethics is worth in today's morals."
The word "education" comes from the word "educe," which means to "draw out." So much of teaching is the opposite, a "pounding in" of facts, rules and methods. But there are moments magical to a teacher, moments of true "education," when the teacher engages a child's cognition -- and finds recognition.
"I don't know how my parents did it, but they always had me believing that they would be much more lenient with me if they were not constrained by family policy."
"As a man, I've learned that there is nothing easier in married life than pleasing your wife with your cooking."
"A relationship becomes easier when you realize that you don't have to be the one at fault to be the one who's sorry."
It's always hard to admit blame. As Eve said to Adam, "Mistakes were made."
Overheard in a Washington D.C. church confessional: "Bless me father, for sins have been committed."
A Happy Holiday Season To All!
~~ Robert Brault
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"A relationship becomes easier when you realize that you don't have to be the one at fault to be the one who's sorry."
So true - and yet - so hard to do!!
We have family members who are literally at the bottom of their ability to go on -- and I am praying that their hopelessness can turn into faith. I need to send this one on to them. I also love the idea of my granddad's ethics and morals and how they would shine today. Thank you again (as always) -- and best wishes for a lovely holiday.
"I don't know where my journey will take me, but I know that my body is 60% water, and like all water everywhere, it is on an inexorable journey back to the sea." I like this because it's sort of true for me.
And as a mother of four, this one catches my eye...
"Okay, let's just say that everybody's at fault but nobody's to blame and get on with it."
(Wish our political friends would go this route.)
;)
Oh, that first one almost took my breath away! I'm going to quote that some day! Thank you, again and again and again.
kenju,
Yes, I might have said, "A relationship is easier if one of those involved is a saint."
Jan,
I hope my words help, but words are only words. One offers them in the hope that they will undergo some sort of transsubstantiation in the minds of those who read them.
Sue,
I did have our political friends in mind. Ditto the thought that it weren't for having to shake hands, they'd all come out fighting.
patricia,
Glad to have said something that strikes a chord with you. Occasionally an actual thought shows up amidst the word play.
season's best to all,
rb
Your first two quotes were particularly true and inspirational. Thanks again for a wonderful batch! Merry Christmas! Val in PA =)
"Eventually the person who tries to fix the problem will be blamed for causing it."
I got a good laugh out of this one.
Merry Christmas!
Reward for birth, living in fear, the worth of granddad's morals, the one at fault and education caught my imagination. I'm also taken with the hopelessness to faith thought. Why don't I just say I like them all?
A happy holiday season to you too, Robert and thanks for a great year of quotes.
"on an inexorable journey back to the sea" trying to hold on to the faith, without seeking much recognition, one can still salute you for these gems Robert! Grateful. Seasons' greetings to all
Valerie, Sunshine
Thanks both for your kind comments this year, and a Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Ken, Raj
Thank you, old friends. You've both made the year brighter for me, not only by your visits here but by your own engaging blogs. Blessing of the season to you.
smiles all,
rb
I love it when my husband does the cooking, which means we eat out. hehe
"To know that any creature, man or animal, lives in fear of you is a condition intolerable to a person of noble spirit." - I think this is my favorite. For what could be more wonderful, more honorable, than holding all things living with warmth and kindness? I have to tell you, I loved each of these quotes. It was a pleasure meeting you!
Kind regards,
M.D.(Mattie's daughter)
Thanks for this hamper of thoughts. I particularly like the one on "education." It is so true and I have felt the same way about it here in my country. I had my laugh with the "reward" and "punishment" one about bringing up kids:)
Happy Christmas to you and your family.
Gigi Ann,
Welcome. Joan and I do occasionally eat out, but she knows that my canned tuna in white sauce, with chopped spinach stirred in, is a delicacy only found in Bob's Kitchen.
M.D.
I'm so pleased to know that you're resuming your mom's blog. Mattie has been deeply missed, and we all wish fervently for the miracle that will restore her health. There has been no substitute for the insights she shared with us in her wonderful poetry and her wise commentary. Exciting to think that there's more to come.
khushi,
Thanks. I'm especially pleased to have given you a laugh. Not always sure that my humorous intent comes across (a problem I share with the Marquis de Sade.)
A happy and blessed season to all,
rb
Robert, you are just too, too clever and funny. And the comments are so enjoyable as well. I found the dark humor in the mention of the Marquis de Sade to be almost sadistically funny.
Anon,
Always delighted when someone "gets" my learned allusions.
smiles,
rb
Oh, goodness. I can't take enough photos to match your wise words...
"Eventually the person who tries to fix the problem will be blamed for causing it."
Just fit my situation right now. Wonder why this world should a place for strange things to happen. :P
"At the point where hope would otherwise become hopelessness, it becomes faith."
This statement sums up the road my life has taken recently. Thank you for your wise words and your humour, and for making me say, "Hmmmm."
vocalise.
What wonderful Thanksgiving photos! As always, you do my captions honor. Thanks so much.
Dwi Rostia,
And yet we must go on trying to fix problems. The reward, I guess, is of another world.
Anonymous,
Thanks. I'd even take "Hmm" with just two 'm's.
smiles all,
rb
Dear rb,
Our obligation to you has no limit for your relentless punches on our slumber-senses, that frequently warns us to keep awaken and ponder n ponder......
rgrds
salu.
salu,
I actually kinda like punching people's slumber-senses. Please feel no obligation.
smiles,
rb
Being a dog-lover, I was glad to be introduced to Becky and to tell her how I know how she feels. Thank you. Love your words about "grandad's code of ethics in today's morals!" and "you don't have to be the one at fault, to be the one who's sorry." So right.
"As a reward for giving birth, we get to raise our kids. It must be a reward, because as a punishment, it seems unduly harsh."
Robert, you are amazing. Right on target. I keep thinking myself when I am going to start thinking about the reward instead of the punishement. ;)
Love them, but really, don´t you love them way more when they are asleep?
Ok all jokes aside, I find it enriching, challenging and an extremelly strong learning experience.
april,
Thank you -- and special thanks for leaving a comment over at Becky's.
Izabel,
... and, besides, it's probably as good a way as any to spend your child-rearing years.
smiles both,
rb
Robert, you are by far one of my favorite quotees! Your relevant observations are concise and to the point. This collection of thoughts sparks my enthusiasm and stirs my emotions. As always, your writing gives amplitude to life's highest moments, when we are able to feel more deeply and think more clearly. I live on the edge of the forest. It's hunting season here which brings a change to the area, the animals and to me. "To know that any creature, man or animal, lives in fear of you is a condition intolerable to a person of noble spirit." really hit home this morning and was posted on my inspiration everyday blog. Thank you again for all your inspiration! Wishing You Abundance Always, Sandy
Spiritartartist,
Thank you, and I return your kind wishes. Glad you like that one. Occasionally I skip the glibness and just come right out and preach.
smiles,
rb
"At the point where hope would otherwise become hopelessness, it becomes faith."
Thanks for the reminder. It can be so quick and easy to forget about Him. You have no clue what these words have done for me today.
Tiffany
Tiffany,
Sometimes it takes a few words to remind us of something we already well know. My best to you.
smiles,
rb
I ran across the link to your site from a site with quotes. I, too, write and am published. I am so amazed at your talent and persistence in writing. I have bookmarked your url.
Thank you!!
Joyce,
Thanks -- and welcome. Enjoyed very much my first visit to your site.
smiles,
rb
Sorry, I am missing the English here -- What exactly it means in simple english -- by "A relationship becomes easier when you realize that you don't have to be the one at fault to be the one who's sorry."
Stalla,
Sorry, but the English I used in expressing this thought is as simple as I can think of. I suggest you just pass it over and go on to the next one.
smiles,
rb
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