Quotes and Notes #229, June 28
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”—Marcel Proust—
We all have inside us the residue of antique judgments, fears, and disappointments that cast a shadow over our current observations. A childhood fear of monsters still makes us cringe years later every time we meet a monster on the street.
There are many new realizations that may be had by re-examining old prejudices. Looking at life from a different point of view can be very interesting.
I’ve noticed that when I share, a lot of people—not all—return the smile.
Everything is going to be all right.
John P. Schulz—“Sweetie Drives on Chemo Days.”