"The marvels of daily life are exciting; no movie director can arrange the unexpected that you find in the street"
- Robert Doisneau
About this Quote
This quote by Robert Doisneau speaks to the appeal of everyday life. He suggests that the unanticipated minutes that we experience in our daily lives are more exciting than any film director could ever arrange. He is stressing the value of taking the time to value the small minutes that make up our lives. He is suggesting that the charm of life is discovered in the little things, like a smile from a complete stranger, a kind gesture, or a moment of happiness. He is reminding us to take the time to value the charm of the daily, and to be conscious of the unforeseen moments that can bring us pleasure. He is motivating us to take an action back and value the marvels of life, and to be available to the unanticipated.
"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"