Thursday, March 17, 2011

Turning Bad Luck Into Good


"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."
—Epictetus

 Follow your rainbow . . .
Harry Potter's mother (J. K. Rowling) gave a speech at
Harvard's 2008 Graduation.
Click here for a message as good as gold!

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4 comments:

  1. the wrath of khandreaMarch 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    so my choice to be irritable, catty, and naggy with my husband when he gets on my nerves is a... bad one???
    at least, it matters?

    hmmmm. curse that epictetus.

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  2. ~KristinaMarch 17, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    That is one of my most favorite speeches.

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  3. Grandma ShelleyMarch 17, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    I so agree. The people of Japan are a an excellent example of that right now!

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  4. SheriMarch 17, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    Excellent speech, Marty. Thank your for the link. I wish you the luck o' the Rowling on this St. Paddy's Day. May you enjoy a wee bit o' her success.

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