Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes

Life is a romantic business. It is painting a picture, not doing a sumbut you have to make the romance, and it will come to the question how much fire you have in your belly.

Life is a romantic business. It is painting a picture, not d

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that life should be approached with a sense of passion and creativity. It compares life to painting a picture, emphasizing the importance of adding romantic elements instead of simply calculating and adding up things like in a sum. The quote suggests that one's ability to create a fulfilling and exciting life relies on their level of enthusiasm and willingness to embrace their inner fire and passion.

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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