“ do try, to be more cheerful and take life as you find it. ”
L. Frank Baum, The Marvelous Land of Oz (1904). copy citation
| Author | L. Frank Baum |
|---|---|
| Source | The Marvelous Land of Oz |
| Topic | joy acceptance |
| Date | 1904 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/54/54-h/54-h.htm |
Context
“"Oh, as for that," returned the Gump, "it is my first day of existence; so I cannot Judge whether I am feeling well or ill." And it waved its broom tail to and fro in a pensive manner.
"Come, come!" said the Scarecrow, kindly. "do try, to be more cheerful and take life as you find it. We shall be kind masters, and will strive to render your existence as pleasant as possible. Are you willing to carry us through the air wherever we wish to go?"
"Certainly," answered the Gump. "I greatly prefer to navigate the air.” source
"Come, come!" said the Scarecrow, kindly. "do try, to be more cheerful and take life as you find it. We shall be kind masters, and will strive to render your existence as pleasant as possible. Are you willing to carry us through the air wherever we wish to go?"
"Certainly," answered the Gump. "I greatly prefer to navigate the air.” source
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