Tuesdays With Morrie Chapter 11 Quotes
Tuesdays With Morrie Chapter 11 Quotes
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Quote 1
This time, when the cameramen and producers came through the door, they already felt like family. And Koppel himself was noticeably calmer. There was no feeling-out process, no interview before the interview. (11.1)
Morrie's infectious ability to make friends even gets to the news anchor who comes to interview him. By the second visit, everybody's casual and friendly with each other. Friends can be made with everyone, even people you're doing a quick business transaction with.
Quote 2
"But there are days when I am depressed. Let me not deceive you. I see certain things going and I feel a sense of dread. What am I going to do without my hands? What happens when I can't speak?" (11.10)
Morrie admits that his state of happiness is very hard work, and doesn't always pan out. He's affected by fear and depression just like anybody else, and goodness knows that Morrie has more reason to be miserable than many people right now.
Quote 3
"Here's what I sent her back," Morrie told Koppel, perching his glasses gingerly on his nose and ears. "'Dear Barbara… I was very moved by your letter. I feel the work you have done with the children who have lost a parent is very important. I also lost a parent at an early age…'" (11.16)
One of the things that make Morrie so compassionate during these last months is that he's constantly reaching out to strangers who are suffering. Hundreds of people are sending in letters asking for responses to their suffering, asking to commiserate with Morrie's own suffering.