Friday, August 20, 2010

Life Is Like An Old-Time Rail Journey!

The quote below is a great one. It is often attributed to President Hinckley, because he did say it, but when he used it in a talk he attributed Jenkins Lloyd Jones, a Deseret News columnist, as the original author. I often hear it misquoted but no matter who wrote it; it is excellent advice phrased in a clever way!

"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he's been robbed.

Most putts don't drop. Most beef is tough. Most children grow up to be just people. Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration. Most jobs are more often dull than otherwise.

Life is like an old-time rail journey - delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."