Among the Thuril we have a saying:

"Life is problems.  Living is solving problems."

 

~Raymond E Feist "Silverthorn"

 

I've been re-reading the Riftwar and Empire series, with great enthusiasm, and this phrase just leapt out at me for stating the obvious in such a simple manner.  Perhaps it is from mere Fantasy writings, but it seems to me that it holds true for real life as much as for fantasy life.

1 Comment:

  • Life is problems. Living is solving problem...

    You are so right, it's true in real life. I was working at my day care and a child was crying because his teacher left. The room was a general mess(as kids will make a room!) and then a little boy 'didn't quite make it to the bathroom' and I needed his change of clohes...in another room. But...
    Another teacher watched my room, I got the change of clothes. Crying sad boy calmed himself down and then, we cleaned the room. Life: problems... I said to the teacher one problem at a time solved here!

    By JoyJoyJoy, Jul 14 06 12:06 AM