Tuesdays With Morrie Chapter 22 Quotes
Tuesdays With Morrie Chapter 22 Quotes
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Quote 1
Later, Morrie would grin mischievously and say, "I'm getting to him." And he was. Koppel now referred to Morrie as "a friend." My old professor had even coaxed compassion out of the television business. (22.4)
The television crew is in town for a final visit when Morrie is in his final stages. Notice that this time, Morrie's not the one calling folks friends, it's the television guy, Ted Koppel. He's managed to break this guy down to the point where he's willing to go out on a limb and call this sick man that he's only met three times a friend. Now that's powerful.
Quote 2
Koppel was near tears. "You done good."
"You think so?" Morrie rolled his eyes toward the ceiling. "I'm bargaining with Him up there now. I'm asking Him, 'Do I get to be one of the angels?'"
It was the first time Morrie admitted talking to God. (22.28)
As Mitch says, this is the first time that Morrie ever admits that he talks to God. Again, this is a little strange since he's on his deathbed and seems very frank about most things that he thinks. He doesn't mention it again.