“For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again.”
Eric Roth
I hope you pardon my absence. I am resuming a regular posting schedule starting on Friday. Thanks.
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Welcome! I am a lawyer turned freelance writer, essayist, and editor. On staff at Literary Mama and the co-founder and co-editor of the literary journal, The Sunlight Press, my essays and reported work have appeared in The Washington Post, The Lily, Saveur, Civil Eats, Brain, Child, ESPN and elsewhere. I am currently at work on a memoir on grief and culture and how it provides perspective on life’s ordinary graces. I invite you to appreciate the ordinary with me. I hope my daily practice of seeing the magic in the mundane helps you celebrate and find more of these moments in your life too.
That’s a great quote. No worries — we all take breaks sometimes! See you Friday (or whenever you’re ready to come back!)
My birthday just passed yesterday and I am now 28, some people have panic attacks about their birthdays. I absolutely love mine! It’s like NYE, another year to make goals and strive to be better. This will be a good year and like the quote says, “it’s never too late or, in my case, too early to be whoever you want to be. ” Touche Mr. Roth. :) Have a great one Rudri! -Iva
What a great passage. Looking forward to your return, Rudri!
Wow, Rudri – this post seems like a direct response to my post today. What perfect timing. And thank you, my friend. I hope you are well.
Beautiful message. Love this. Thanks for sharing these quotes — I always enjoy reading them.
I am so glad you enjoy these quotes. Thank you. xo
Don’t worry about the break, Rudri, as we all need them and you have a lot on your plate. Reading the comments here, I was bemusedly contemplating the comment about loving one’s birthday at 28. At 59 I have a different viewpoint ;).
A little time off can be just right. (Refill the tank, among other things.)
Some of us are starting over periodically because we have no choice, but there are also regular, continuous processes of refashioning ourselves. It’s energizing. And keeps us feeling alive!
Great share!
I love this quote! It is never too late to start over.
I took a long break myself. Sometimes it has to happen.
As for the quote, I have always loved to think of life that way.