Book quote of the week
One of the things I often forget about travelling is that all those transition periods (sitting on buses, trains, and planes) allow ample opportunity for good reading!Here's a selection from one of the most original, exciting authors I've read: Tom Robbins (from "Still Life With Woodpecker," his first novel). He tends to write delectible sentences such as, "Her hair, as straight and red as ironed ketchup, rode gravity's one-way ticket all the way to her waist." However, in one of my favorite passages, he gets a bit earnest (while still retaining a healthy dose of silliness):
"Humans are the most advanced of mammals-although a case could be made for the dolphins-because they seldom grow up. Behavioral traits such as curiosity about the world, flexibility of response, and playfulness are common to practically all young mammals but are usually rapidly lost with the onset of maturity in all but humans. Humanity has advanced, when it has advanced, not because it has been sober, responsible, and cautious, but because it has been playful, rebellious, and immature."
Now, when taken literally this concept of course doesn't hold true, but I really enjoyed the overall point! I hope I can always retain a good level of curiosity and interest in all the wonders of life, whether they be old ruins I'm exploring on my trip or just the undeniably cool process by which instant jello transforms from a liquid to...well, a jello! Life is amazing. I don't always feel this way - in fact, i didn't just 5 minutes ago, but I'm going to enjoy it while it's here... | posted by Cheryl, 10/27/2005 08:35:00 AM
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