As a very young girl I lived with my paternal grandmother
for three formative years. Being an enthusiastic teacher and lover of words,
she invariably had quotations written all over the house... literally. On the
backs of cupboard doors, on calendars, napkins or wherever she happened to
be. With this in mind I am finding the
authors, in alphabetical sequence, of many of her favorite quotations and am
adding some of those that are special to my family as well. Hope you enjoy.!
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Etienne De Grillet (Nov.2,1773-Nov.16,1855) was the son to a counselor of King Louis VI. Raised as a Roman Catholic he became a prominent French Quaker missionary.
I found the following passage on a piece of paper tucked into a corner of my father's wallet as we were going through his belongings after his death. I find something beautifully sad about it.
I will pass through this world but once. Any good that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now…for I shall not pass this way again.
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Etienne De Grillet (Nov.2,1773-Nov.16,1855) was the son to a counselor of King Louis VI. Raised as a Roman Catholic he became a prominent French Quaker missionary.
I found the following passage on a piece of paper tucked into a corner of my father's wallet as we were going through his belongings after his death. I find something beautifully sad about it.
I will pass through this world but once. Any good that I can do, or any kindness I can show to any human being, let me do it now…for I shall not pass this way again.
Definitely words to live by, and he certainly did! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou know, Monica, every time I read/see that quote, it almost brings tears to my eyes.
DeleteI can see why. A profound and beautiful sentiment on its own, but so much power combined with the timing if your discovery in his wallet.
DeleteThank you for sharing.
Alana @ writercize.blogspot.com
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Thanks for stopping by, Alana, I appreciate your thoughtful comment!
DeletePatricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice
I never knew who said that, but I'd heard it before. I sure never knew that Dad had it in his wallet. That is both sad and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks,Kathy. I thought so too!
Deleteso beautiful-it reminds me of my favorite poem "i shall not pass this way again" by eva rose york <3
ReplyDeleteLove it! Thanks for sharing this post. :)
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
A to Z co-host
Thanks, Elizabeth!!
DeleteWhat a beautiful quote full of insight!
ReplyDeleteHappy A-Z Heather and thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI like it! :))) Thank you!
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Thanks for dropping by. Will check out your site as well. Happy A-Z
DeleteThis is one of my favorite quotes!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela. It was one of Dad's favs too.
DeleteThank you for sharing. It reminded me of another quote I read today: My religion is simple. My religion is kindness" - the Dalai Lama.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't get much better than that, Janna, thanks for your kind comment.
DeletePatricia, Sugar & Spice & All Things ? Nice
Hello, Patricia! Wow, that's a powerful quote. If only everyone lived their lives with that motto, the world would be much more kind and positive place. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you and happy A to Z!
Thanks, Laura. Am heading over to your site now. Nice to meet you as well Happy A-Z!
DeleteI have that in my list but never knew the story behind it. Something else to add to my memory book.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kelly, as Paul Harvey said "now you know the REST of the story"!!!
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