The Remains of the Day
Sunday, May 4, 2008
"What is the point in worrying oneself too much about what one could or could not have done to control the course one's life took? Surely it is enough that the likes of you and I at least try to make our small contribution count for something true and worthy. And if some of us are prepared to sacrifice much in life in order to pursue such aspirations, surely that is in itself, whatever the outcome, cause for pride and contentment."
Kazuo Ishiguro
The Remains of the Day
2 comments:
Beth -
Great quote - but then I ask myself - sacrifice, yes, but in order to obtain what? Is this Mr. Stevens talking? Oh, how I wanted him to stop sacrificing himself and just, well, enjoy the love that was obtainable right there in front of him! Is this what we are blind to, the most obvious gifts? Did you see the film? Emma Thompson and Anthony Hopkins, such giants. There is also the audio book, read by Nigel Hawthorne. Long time since I listened to it, but the words still rest there, as if part of my own story.
Grete
oh yes, Grete, absolutely. Why couldn't Mr. Stevens love out loud?
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