Lines that jump off the page at you
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382602)
Rockingham, Australia
February 26, 2026 3:04am CST
Do you sometimes come across a line in a song or book that really strikes a chord? That happened to me today. There is a line in Charlie Mackery’s children’s book ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’ which says ‘Sometimes just getting up and carrying on is brave and magnificent’.
This resonated with me and I couldn’t help thinking how it applies to some of our members and the challenges they face: those with challenging health issues of their own or of family members. I’m sure you know some who sometimes struggle. They must get so tired and dispirited on occasion but they just get up and carry on. My hat goes off to them.
By the way, it’s a great book to read whether you’re an adult or child. The main message is to be kind: both to yourself and to others.
Do you have lines or passages that 'speak' to you?
The photo is mine.
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@DaddyEvil (174707)
• United States
26 Feb
Did you take the photo? It's lovely. 
I do wonder how some people manage to get up and carry on at times. That's a heartfelt message
I do wonder how some people manage to get up and carry on at times. That's a heartfelt message3 people like this
@DaddyEvil (174707)
• United States
27 Feb
@JudyEv You're very welcome. And that's definitely true.
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@JudyEv (382602)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar
@DaddyEvil This is the other one I love that you've seen before.
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@Marilynda1225 (91169)
• United States
26 Feb
Thats a wonderful message. I do have a friend who has so much on her plate that I wonder how she gets up every morning.
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@Marilynda1225 (91169)
• United States
27 Feb
@JudyEv I applaud those people who have the courage to continue on. I would hope that I would have the courage to do so if I was ever faced with monumental problems
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@JudyEv (382602)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar
@Marilynda1225 Sometimes we don't know how strong we are till we hit real adversity.
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@celticeagle (190011)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Feb
Yes, that happens on occasion. That line is so great. And very true. And having folks like you to have as friends on here help us so much.
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I would really miss myLot if it ever shuts down.
@Dreamerby (10111)
• Calcutta, India
27 Feb
You are as accomplished a photographer as Vince!
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@valherma00 (4000)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
1 Mar
beautiful photo and a great quote. i need to think about it. there are so many good lines.
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@valherma00 (4000)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
6 Mar
@JudyEv it really is. i must say that i know more of movie quotes cause i can remind myself quicker on youtube.
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@snowy22315 (209177)
• United States
26 Feb
Yep, sometimes the bravest thing you can do is to keep carrying on.
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@toniganzon (77320)
• Philippines
26 Feb
I can't think of any at the moment. But each time I open my bible app, the verse of the day seems to speak to me.
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@AliCanary (4459)
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26 Feb
Oh absolutely, I agree with you and have read some wonderful lines in books.
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@LindaOHio (222838)
• United States
26 Feb
That's a good message. I don't remember any passages...it's been a long time since I read a book. I need to get started again.
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@LindaOHio (222838)
• United States
27 Feb
@JudyEv The small print bothers my eyes now. I have so many good books to read.
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