"To be able to look life in the face: that's worth living in a garret for, isn't it?"
- Edith Wharton
About this Quote
This quote by Edith Wharton speaks to the idea of living a life of function and significance. By looking life in the face, one is able to challenge the realities of life and make the most of it. Residing in a garret, or a little, confined space, is often seen as a symbol of hardship and deprivation. Nevertheless, Wharton recommends that it deserves it if it permits one to look life in the face. This suggests that it is not material belongings or wealth that bring true happiness, however rather the courage to confront life and make the most of it. This quote motivates us to take an action back and reflect on our lives, and to ensure that we are living with purpose and meaning.
This quote is written / told by Edith Wharton between January 24, 1862 and August 11, 1937. She was a famous Author from USA.
The author also have 26 other quotes.
"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"
