Famous quote by George MacDonald

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You cant live on amusement. It is the froth on water - an inch deep and then the mud
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"You can't live on amusement. It is the froth on water - an inch deep and then the mud"

- George MacDonald

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This quote by George MacDonald is a suggestion that life is not all fun and games. While it is necessary to enjoy life and have fun, it is also essential to keep in mind that life is more than just amusement. The quote is saying that amusement is like the froth on water - it is only an inch deep and then the mud is revealed. This is a metaphor for how life can be. We can delight in the fun and interesting minutes, but we need to also be prepared to deal with the challenging and tough times. Life is not all fun and video games, and we should be prepared to face the truths of life. We must be willing to strive and take obligation for our lives. We need to likewise want to accept the good and the bad that comes with life. Life is not all amusement, and we must be prepared to face the truths of life.

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Scotland Flag This quote is written / told by George MacDonald between December 10, 1824 and September 18, 1905. He/she was a famous Novelist from Scotland. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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