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Thought for the day - January 21, 2000

22 Jan 00 - 12:20 AM (#166544)
Subject: Thought for the day - January 21, 2000
From: katlaughing

Wenn es eine Freude ist das Gute zu geniessen, so ist es eine grössere das Bessere zu empfinden, und in der Kunst ist das Beste gut genug.

Since it is a joy to have the benefit of what is good, it is a greater one to experience what is better, and in art the best is good enough.

Goethe:Italienische Reise


22 Jan 00 - 12:25 AM (#166545)
Subject: RE: Thought for the day - January 21, 2000
From: Grey Wolf

Kat,

Can I just add that us at the Mudcat have something that's better!

And let's thank Max for putting up with us

Wolf


22 Jan 00 - 12:28 AM (#166548)
Subject: RE: Thought for the day - January 21, 2000
From: katlaughing

Of course you can, Wolf, and I second your sentiments! Hats off to the best website in the Universe! luvyaMax!

kat/katlaughing (all lower case, 'cause there's another Kat on here)


22 Jan 00 - 01:07 AM (#166562)
Subject: RE: Thought for the day - January 21, 2000
From: katlaughing

Sorry, PeterT, I put the wrong date in this one. It should read Jan. 22, for Saturday!

Maybe if a editor notices they will kindly change it.


22 Jan 00 - 08:19 AM (#166616)
Subject: RE: Thought for the day - January 21, 2000
From: Little Neophyte

This makes me think of gratitude.
When I appreciate what I have, anything more seems like a win fall.
Focusing on things being 'good enough' can really lighten up the load and make the journey much more fun.

BB


22 Jan 00 - 01:02 PM (#166730)
Subject: RE: Thought for the day - January 21, 2000
From: Peter T.

And Goethe's Italian Journey is the best of the best. If you have never read it, treat yourself. A young man discovering Italy at the end of 18th century. Some good editions also have the terrific erotic poetry -- the Roman Elegies and the Venetian Epigrams (some so filthy they only made it into print in the last 20 years). Thanks for the quote, kat: reminds me to go and get the books out again!!
yours, Peter T.