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If you look at life one way, there is always cause for alarm
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"If you look at life one way, there is always cause for alarm"

- Elizabeth Bowen

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This quote by Elizabeth Bowen is a pointer to be conscious of our perspective. It recommends that if we focus on the unfavorable aspects of life, we will constantly find something to be alarmed about. On the other hand, if we look at life from a more favorable viewpoint, we can find reasons to be hopeful and positive. This quote motivates us to take an action back and evaluate our outlook on life. It is very important to acknowledge that life is full of both excellent and bad minutes, and it is up to us to choose how we will interpret them. We can pick to focus on the unfavorable, or we can select to concentrate on the favorable. By doing so, we can develop a more well balanced and satisfying life.

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Ireland Flag This quote is written / told by Elizabeth Bowen between June 7, 1899 and February 22, 1973. She was a famous Novelist from Ireland. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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