"And the thing about love," Wally said to Angel, "is that you can’t force anyone. It’s natural to want someone you love to do what you want, or what you think would be good for them, but you have to let everything happen to them. You can’t interfere with people you love any more than you’re supposed to interfere with people you don’t even know. And that’s hard,” he added, “because you often feel like interfering - you want to be the one who makes the plans.
“It’s hard to want to protect someone else, and not be able to,” Angel pointed out.
“You can’t protect people, kiddo,” Wally said. “All you can do is love them."
“It’s hard to want to protect someone else, and not be able to,” Angel pointed out.
“You can’t protect people, kiddo,” Wally said. “All you can do is love them."
12 comments:
You can engrave that in stone.
carve it in stone and put it on my grave
Yes, any parent can relate to this.
Mama and I were just talking about Mr. Irving and this book the other day. WE ARE PSYCHICALLY LINKED! Now you really have to come visit.
Sounds as if Mr. Irving understood a lot about letting go and being powerless over others.
May,
We certainly are. I adore you, and I am coming to visit, if I can ever get the damn money put back. I may have gray hair by the time I arrive. Laugh.
Syd,
Evidently so.
What wonderful quotes. Thanks for sharing.
lovely.
thank you.
Yeah, I love Irving. He always hits things on the head. I buy every book as soon as it comes out.
Awesome quote, SB. Hope you have a fine holiday, relaxed and comfortable. Pet the kitties for me.
I loved that book. I love almost every word John Irving has written. Which reminds me, it's almst time to read a Prayer for Owen Meany again. Thanks for keeping some culture coming our way! xxoo
Big Mark,
Glad you liked them, buddy.
Bethany Doll,
You are quite welcome.
Kathleen,
You know I adore you. I will do so.
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