r/GetMotivated • u/Firealarm32 • Jan 04 '23
TEXT I’m actually planning on getting this tattooed below a certain scar on my wrist for my birthday. [Text]
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u/thatrussiangirl Jan 04 '23
That’s not from that show. It’s much older.
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u/parabolicurve Jan 04 '23
I first heard it in Kernode & Mayo film review. Back when their show was in BBC Radio 5 live.
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u/Roving_Rhythmatist Jan 04 '23
Poorly Paraphrased Marcus Aurelius:
Are you hurting?
-Yes
Will it kill you?
-No
Then there's nothing to worry about, you'll survive.
...version #2...
Are you hurting?
-Yes
Will it kill you?
-Yes
Then there's nothing to worry about, it will all be over soon.
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u/Whiplash17488 Jan 04 '23
Thank you.
Also for those listening in. Marcus Aurelius had a 20+ year education as a Stoic philosopher. A Hellenic school of philosophy that taught you how to think about your life and every day decisions. Its something that can still be understood today so you can reach your own conclusions in life rather than following Marcus’ even.
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Jan 05 '23
He wrote the most popular book we have on Stoicism yet would have disagreed to have been called a philosopher. Truly a once in a generation type of man
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u/GregFromStateFarm Jan 05 '23
Yeah, nah. This is not paraphrased Aurelius. This is an entirely different quote with no relevance to him.
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u/Roving_Rhythmatist Jan 05 '23
Yeah, yep.
Pretty sure it is, but all the same, have a wonderful day.
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u/wise_quoter Jan 04 '23
"Not having achieved what they wanted, they pretended that they wanted exactly what they had achieved." Michel de Montaigne
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u/Advanced-Attempt-243 Jan 04 '23
You might consider taking the message to heart as opposed to your skin.
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u/palegate Jan 04 '23
And if it's really the end, then just adjust your definition of okay.
I personally wouldn't tattoo that onto my body, but you do you.
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u/I8NY Jan 05 '23
Put it in your wallet where you can see it and show it to others. Take the money you would have spent on the tattoo and invest it. Old you will be appreciative.
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u/stevengreen11 Jan 04 '23
How about, quit thinking that things should be okay, or easy. The obstacles in your path make your journey worthwhile. And it's not the end you should be striving for.
The obstacles ARE the path.
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u/Sandpaper_Pants Jan 05 '23
The way I'm interpreting this, it's not the least bit motivating. It's horrifying.
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u/JustaCucumber Jan 05 '23
How are you interpreting it? I see it as sort of a “This too shall pass” kind of vibe
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Jan 04 '23
Eh, maybe don't? It's kind of Live, Laugh, Love-y. If I saw it on someone, I'd think, "this is the kind of person who thinks Inception is an intellectual masterpiece and Olive Garden is fancy."
I know it sounds harsh, but I think knowing how it might seem to people is important. You don't want a tattoo that makes people fake smile and say, "that's great, hon."
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Jan 05 '23 edited Jan 05 '23
So I’m Taiwanese and speak Mandarin. The quote in the show is in Mandarin and goes, iirc:
船到橋頭自然直，船不直，沒到橋頭
The first part of this Chinese proverb means “the boat will right itself at the dock” and the second parts are “if the boat is not righted, you’re not at the dock yet”the general sense of the proverb is that “you’ll figure things out as you go, and things will fall into place when and if it’s meant to.” The second part of this saying is not common (at least to me as an Taiwanese immigrant). The first part is a Mandarin proverb, so much so that I thought the English was just a translation for the Mandarin proverb cuz I wasn’t familiar with the English version until the show. My theory now is that the show includes Asian writers or at least some sort language aficionado who was able to tie the proverb into the show.
I LOVED this being used in 1899, which takes place on an ocean liner!! It was a chef’s kiss in terms of subtlety and layering in a show. I totally forgot to look up if there’s an 1899 subreddit to talk about this lol
If you want an alternative, I do recommend having a Mandarin-speaking tattoo artist to tattoo the Mandarin version of this quote :)
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u/Tunapizzacat Jan 05 '23
This will look terrible as a tattoo.
But "It's not the end" might be cool tattooed around the wrist like a wristband, so that it can be read in a continuous loop.
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u/Future-is-bright Jan 05 '23
From the best exotic Marigold hotel, Dev Pattel saying: « Everything will be all right in the end. If it’s not all right, it is not yet the end ».
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u/Bitter_Effective_352 Jan 05 '23
I like it and if that’s what you want don’t worry worry about the opinion of a bunch of strangers. Just remember the world is a better place because you are still here
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u/whatdontyousee Jan 04 '23
Not to rain on your parade but, this simply isn’t true.
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u/Firealarm32 Jan 04 '23
From a suicidal standpoint it is
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u/stan4MarcusAurelius Jan 04 '23
Get a semicolon like everyone else, this phrase on your wrist tells everyone "I'm that person who is going to make everything about my attempt"
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u/proteusON Jan 04 '23
I automatically have a negative opinion with anybody that tattoos an inspirational quote to their body. What are you, a walking Instagram?
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u/bigkitty17 Jan 04 '23
Idk why people are judging you for wanting this tattooed OP, it’s beautiful! Just go to someone who specializes in script.
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Jan 04 '23
I would love to get a tattoo to cover up a certain scar as well. However, said scar is all over my left forearm and I don’t think there’s a discreet way to tattoo over that :(
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u/Purple_is_masculine Jan 04 '23
I really don't like tattoos, but might I suggest a snake, a strip with text or symbols, a tree or plant, or maybe two smaller tattoos that conveniently hide it together.
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u/groeniess Jan 04 '23
Go for it. I just got my first tattoo saying “It is what it is”. It’s a reminder for my perception in life if you can’t control an outcome- so you keep moving and do your best.
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u/Spamton496 Jan 05 '23
Not like i want to ruin your mood but, someone who i know told something like that to his friend and they ended in the hospital, his name was like a plant... Basil maybe?
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u/GatsbyJunior Jan 04 '23
That's a great sentiment. I'm glad you're okay, and I hope you continue to live by it.
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u/ifoundit1 Jan 04 '23
That's called opposite game. I'm sure a bad person smashed someone's head in to say they said that 1st.
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u/mahjimoh Jan 04 '23
I’d research the source or at least don’t mention it as coming from 1899. :-)
https://www.quora.com/Who-is-the-original-source-of-the-quote-Everything-will-be-okay-in-the-end-If-its-not-okay-its-not-the-end