Christopher Morley was an American journalist, novelist, essayist and poet. In addition, Morley produced stage productions and gave college lectures. He really hits home with this great quote in resonating with all of us about what we truly desire out of our lives. There are many pressures acting on each of us. The pushing and pulling of rhetoric, religion, pleasing others, worried about what others might think can get overwhelming to the point we lose our inner direction in life. With all these pressures to abide and obey, we truly are looking for one thing. Morley states that one thing in this great quote. Of course we shouldn’t use this quote to be a complete non-conformist and to do bad and evil things. Each of us has a natural guidance system to help others and do the right thing. This productive and inspiring quote is to be taken within that context.
There is only one success — to be able to spend your life in your own way.
Christopher Morley (1890–1957)
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