Champagne arrived in flûtes on trays, and we emptied them with gladness in our hearts.. for when feasts are laid and classical music is played, where champagne is drunk once the sun has sunk and the season of summer is alive in spicy bloom, and beautiful women fill the room, and are generous with laughter and smiles.. these things fill men's hearts with joy and remind one that life’s bounty is not always fleeting but can be captured, and enjoyed. It is in writing about this scene that I relive this night in my soul. . Roman Payne
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The work of Henry James is filled with food for thought. One of his most famous quotes is, “Champagne arrived in flûtes on trays, and we emptied them with gladness in our hearts… for when feasts are laid and classical music is played, where champagne is drunk once the sun has sunk and the season of summer is alive in spicy bloom, and beautiful women fill the room, and are generous with laughter and smiles… these things fill men's hearts with joy.” The quote speaks to life in all its forms: it can be the best of times and the worst of times. It can be full of joy or full of sadness. It can be a night filled with celebration and yet filled with sorrow.

But one thing remains constant: we can either embrace it all or run from it all. Whatever we choose to do will affect how we feel, think, and act in the aftermath of our lives.

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