My father was a tomato farmer. There is the phrase that says he or she worked their fingers to the bone, well, that's my dad. And he was a very good man.
“كان أبي مزارع طماطم. وهناك عبارة تقول إن فلانًا أفنى عمره في العمل، وهذا بالضبط ما كان عليه أبي. وقد كان رجلًا طيبًا جدًا.”
This reflection by Sidney Poitier centers on the nature of Good and its role in human self-mastery and conscious living. Rather than presenting abstract doctrine, the statement calls the reader to examine daily priorities, separate enduring principles from momentary impulses, and cultivate emotional resilience. The enduring value of this insight lies in reconciling internal conviction with deliberate action, providing a practical anchor for maintaining clarity, intentionality, and inner balance amidst life's uncertainties.
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