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Weary Willie is very real to me. He is a man who has given up. The boat has gone and left him. The cards are stacked aga
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"'Weary Willie' is very real to me. He is a man who has given up. The boat has gone and left him. The cards are stacked against him. He's content to make out with what he's got. He knows he'll go no further"

- Emmett Kelly

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The quote by Emmett Kelly paints a vibrant image of a man who has been left by life. Weary Willie is a male who has been dealt a bad hand and has accepted his fate. He has been deserted by the boat that was supposed to take him to a much better life, and the cards are stacked versus him. He is resigned to his present circumstance and has given up on the idea of ever achieving more. He is content with what he has and understands that he will not have the ability to go any even more. This quote speaks to the idea of accepting one's lot in life and reconciling it, no matter how difficult the scenarios. It is a pointer that even in the face of misfortune, it is possible to discover peace and contentment.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Emmett Kelly between December 9, 1898 and March 28, 1979. He/she was a famous Entertainer from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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