Sometimes we can be hard on ourselves. When we experience “failure,” we tend to punish ourselves over it. We replay the “mistakes” in our mind and the questions come rolling in. “I would a done this if”, “I coulda done this if”, “I shoulda done this if.” But there’s a fine line between learning from past mistakes, and destroying our self-worth. Or better known as Charlie Chaplin. He’s still endeared and admired to this day.
In cinema, he entertained millions for years in his silent movies without saying a word. Yes, he did have a voice! When he spoke, he would inspire generations. If you’ve ever watched one of the most iconic scenes in his movie “The Dictator” called the speech, you’d know exactly what I’m talking about.
14 Amazing Life Lessons from Charlie Chaplin - The way of life can be Free and Beautiful
1. Who feeds a hungry animal, feeds his own soul.
2. We think too much and feel too little.
3. A day without laughter is a day wasted.
4. “In the end, everything is a gag.”
5. Nothing is permanent in this wicked world - not even our troubles.
6. Imagination means nothing without doing.
7. What do you want a meaning for? Life is a desire, not a meaning.”
8. I am at peace with God. My conflict is with Man.
9. Failure is unimportant. It takes courage to make a fool of yourself
10. Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.
11.The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury.
12. The mirror is my best friend because when I cry it never laughs.”
13. I like walking the rain because nobody can see my tears...
14. My pain may be the reason for somebody's laugh. But my laugh must never be the reason for somebody's pain