"It has been an ache and a joy both to look over this big shoulder of mine at all my yesterdays"
- Ethel Waters
About this Quote
This quote by Ethel Waters speaks with the bittersweet nature of life. It is both a pleasure and an ache to review our past. The phrase "huge shoulder" indicates a sense of strength and resilience, recommending that the speaker has actually been through a lot and has come out the opposite. The phrase "the other days" suggests a sense of fond memories, of looking back fondly on the past. The speaker is likely reflecting on the good and hard times they have experienced, and how they have actually grown and changed as an outcome. The quote speaks to the concept that life is a journey, which we can learn and grow from our experiences. It is a tip to value the minutes we have, and to look back on our past with appreciation and understanding.
This quote is written / told by Ethel Waters between October 31, 1896 and September 1, 1977. He/she was a famous Musician from USA.
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