Quote by Jim Carrey

Life is an ordeal, albeit an exciting one, but I wouldn't trade it for the good old days of poverty and obscurity.

Life is an ordeal, albeit an exciting one, but I wouldn't tr

Summary

This quote highlights the speaker's perspective on life and how they perceive it to be a challenging journey. Despite the difficulties, they describe life as thrilling and full of possibilities. The phrase "good old days of poverty and obscurity" suggests that the speaker had experienced a past of financial hardship and being overlooked, yet they express a preference for their current state. This implies that, even with the challenges, the speaker finds value and fulfillment in their present circumstances compared to the past.

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Life Poverty Obscurity

By Jim Carrey

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