Daniel KeyesThank God for books and music and things I can think about.
About This Quote
He has been an inspiration to me throughout my life. In my early teens, I became very fascinated with the idea of freedom. I used to think that freedom meant freedom from fear and fear meant being bored. When I got older and discovered the meaning of freedom, I realized that it was not a state of being, but a state of mind.
The truth was that fear is a part of life, but so is joy and peace and happiness. Living a peaceful life is a choice you can make every day no matter what life brings your way. So thank God for books and music and things I can think about.
Those things have helped me to be more aware of the world around me, how it feels to be free, and how to live as a free person.
Source: Flowers For Algernon
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