Words I needed to hear courtesy of Mary Pope Osborne and her Magic Tree House Series. Here, Osborne quotes Alexander Graham Bell in Night of the New Magicians.
The entire quote of Mr. Bell’s: “When one door closes, another door opens. But we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones which open for us.”
LOVE THIS! Especially now as I look to close the door on my life and move to another state.
I cannot praise this series enough. I have learned so much myself let alone my kids. Every book has a great life lesson to apply to life or a great quote from a historical figure (like the one above) that we all need to be reminded of.
In the Night of the New Magicians, Jack and Annie discover 4 secrets from 4 “Magicians”: Alexander Graham Bell, Gustave Eiffel, Thomas Alva Edison, and Louis Pasteur.
Edison’s Secret: “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration.”
Pasteur’s Secret: “Chance favors the prepared mind.”
Eiffel’s Secret: “From my father I inherited a taste for adventure, from my mother a love of work and responsibility.”
All great quotes from geniuses in their own right. Way to go, Ms. Osborne! Thanks for teaching my kids and reminding me of great, timeless advice.
i like this quotes 🙂