My wish for me
“I want to do something splendid…something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead. I don’t know what, but I’m on the watch for it and mean to astonish you all.”
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This quote was chosen for Trifecta
This weekend we are venturing into uncharted territories once again. This Trifextra isn’t so much a writing challenge; it’s more of a reading challenge. We want you to scour through your favorite pieces of literature and give us the best 33 words you can find.
Some quick guidelines:
- The writing you choose should not be your own.
- The 33 words should be lifted directly from another source (i.e. don’t take 33 random words from Macbeth and shake them into a poem of your own (though that would be an awesome idea for another challenge) and don’t take a sentence from the beginning of a book and another from the end–keep the original order).
- Credit your sources.
- You can’t use the same 33 words as anyone else in the linkz. Skim through before posting your own. You can use the same author and even the same title, just not the exact same words.
I love Little Women! And what a great choice for your excerpt! It’s a wonderful wish that I think many of us aspire to.
Thank you Suzanne! Congrats on winning speakeasy!
You found the perfect quote!
Thank you Ginny!
You saved me from the darkness and you’ve given 3 girls a role model. I’d say you’re two ahead of the little woman in that book.
Good 33
You saved me! I love you!
Little Women’s one of my favorites. Especially Jo. I always did like Jo. Great quote!
Me too! Thank you.
Perfection
Thank you!
My all-time favorite single book is Little Women, like Austen’s books, I read it every few years.
Its my 2nd favorite next to pride and prejudice. Thank you!
Oh me too! I have this urge too.. have had it for a long time! I’m searching as I go, but stay tuned.. I am on your wave length here lil missy ❤ Jen
We seem to be on the same wave length often! Thanks!
Little women is one of my favorite stories. It’s such an amazing story with such heart.
Very true. Thank you so much.
This is a charming quote. It reveals so much character and hope.
It does! Thank you for reading.
Lovely and optimistic. Great quote. Great book.
Thank you so much!
this is so great!
Thanks!
another favorite of mine. Thanks for the memory, Deana.
Thank you Barbara! It’s one oc my favorites as well.
Another of my favorite stories, ever. What wonderful words you found for this challenge!
Thank you. I knew exactly what book I wanted to use so find it was easy!
That’s an awesome choice of words and would be my wish for myself too.
Thank you!
Just love it.
Thank you so much!
What a great idea … I will get reading
Thanks Helen!
Little Women is such an evergreen favourite of mine! All the best for the challenge.
Shakti
Thank you. It Is a beautiful story.
Yes Yes Yes.
Love the book. Love the quote.
Thanks Tracie!
What a great quote–and an excellent personal motto!
Thank you so much Victoria! I’m so glad you stopped by.
I feel this way all the time (: I want to DO something! Great choice!
Thank you!
Great choice. Love “I don’t know what, but I’m on the watch for it”. I feel this way too.
Thank you Gina! I love it when you stop by,.
This is my favorite of all that I’ve read! Well done.
Thanks Steph! Im so glad you liked it.
Oh what a wonderful quote. I’m ashamed to admit I’ve never read Little Women. I’ll have to keep my eyes open for a copy now! 😀
It is an amazing book! If you want, I can send you a copy.
Little Women! One of my favorites growing up. What a perfect quote for you!
Thank you Tina. I’m so glad you stopped by
great quote capture – have to love those Little Women. These thoughts are so good, I want to keep them & claim them for myself 😉
Thank you for reading and commenting.
Ah, classic!! Thanks for all of your support, Deana!
And thank you for trifecta!
I absolutely love this book. Trying to get my oldest daughter to read it now. Love what you chose from the book!
Thank you! It’s an amazing book.
That’s a great quote! 🙂
Thank you!
The perfect quote from that book.
Thank you Tara!
I try to get at least a couple classics in every year – think I have put this off long enough?
It is a terrific book!
What a great quote–captures all those aspirations of greatness we feel in childhood, that sense of unlimited potential.
Thanks Kylie! It’s from one of my favorite books.
I’m on the watch for it too 😀 excellent choice!
Thank you!
How true-don’t we all feel that way?Love it Deana:-)
I know I do! Thank you.
Me too:-)Am doing the rounds now-hoping to finish on time before voting ends-can’t vote without reading all,can I?;-)
I love the quote! Congrats on the win!
Thank you Sandra!
Congratulations D well deserved 🙂
Thank you for your kind words.
Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
I LOVE this quote. LOVE it.
It’s one of my favorites!
I don’t think I ever read the book, but I watched the movie. Does that count? 🙂 I think I will put this in my read-list.
The movie is amazing, but the book is better.