Quote by William Broyles Jr., Cast Away (

You know, I was gonna get sick or I was gonna get injured or something. The only choice I had, the only thing I could control, was when and how and where that was going to happen.So, I made a rope. And I went up to the summit to hang myself.But, I had to test it, you know. Course. You know me. And the weight of the log snapped the limb of the tree, and I couldn't even kill myself the way I wanted to. I had power. over. nothing.And that's when this feeling came over me like a warm blanket. I knew, somehow, that I had to stay alive. Somehow. I had to keep breathing, even though I had no reason to hope, and all my logic said that I would never see this place again.So, that's what I did. I stayed alive. I kept breathing. And then, one day that logic was proven all wrong because the tide came in, gave me a sail.And now here I am. I'm back. In Memphis, talking to you. I have ice in my glass.And I've lost her all over again. I'm so sad that I don't have Kelly. But I'm so grateful that she was with me on that island.And I know what I have to do now. And, I keep breathing. Because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring?


You know, I was gonna get sick or I was gonna get injured or

Summary

This quote conveys a profound realization by the speaker. They had reached a point of desperation and attempted to take control of their fate by attempting suicide. However, even in their darkest moment, they were denied control as the means they chose failed. It is then that they experienced a transformative feeling, realizing the importance of continuing to live. Despite lacking hope and logical reasons, they chose to stay alive and keep breathing. The speaker reflects on their journey, acknowledging their sadness at losing someone but also expressing gratitude for the moments shared with them. The quote ends with a hopeful outlook, emphasizing the unpredictability of life and the potential for unexpected opportunities in the future.

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By William Broyles Jr., Cast Away (
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