But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful.
Meaning of the quote
Living with hope and trying to make the world a better place every day can help you feel that your time on Earth is more valuable and special. Even though we don't have forever, being grateful for the days we do have makes them more meaningful.
About Elizabeth Edwards
Elizabeth Edwards was an American attorney, author, and health care activist. She was married to John Edwards, a former U.S. Senator and Democratic vice-presidential nominee. Elizabeth was a key advisor to her husband during his political campaigns and advocated for progressive causes like universal healthcare and gay marriage.
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But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful.
deceased wife of John Edwards
If people think that you’re throwing babies out, dissecting children, to do stem-cell research, I’m not for that.
deceased wife of John Edwards
The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we aren’t able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It’s called being human.
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A positive attitude is not going to save you. What it’s going to do is, everyday, between now and the day you die, whether that’s a short time from now or a long time from now, that every day, you’re going to actually live.
deceased wife of John Edwards
It takes a lot of work to put together a marriage, to put together a family and a home.
deceased wife of John Edwards
You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces – my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined.
deceased wife of John Edwards
I’ve often said that the most important thing you can give your children is wings. Because, you’re not gonna always be able to bring food to the nest. You’re… sometimes… they’re gonna have to be able to fly by themselves.
deceased wife of John Edwards
A lot of people have great hope, and a lot of people who have great hope live. And, some of them who have great hope die. So it’s not that hope is going to save you.
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You have to have enough respect for other human beings to leave their lives alone. If you admire that life, build it for yourself. Don’t just try to come in and take somebody else’s life.
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I can’t turn on the television without seeing me, or open the newspaper without seeing me and, honestly, I’m sick to death of me.
deceased wife of John Edwards
I think that we’re foolhardy to not be engaging in federal funding of stem-cell research in the most aggressive way we possibly can.
deceased wife of John Edwards
I think that it is our intention to deny cancer any control over us.
deceased wife of John Edwards