Between my Summary and Adventures

Amazing quotes

Here are some quotes done throughout the story

  "'I've always thought that the problems of the world were caused because we failed to understand one simple fact: we are all part of the same family. There are not different races of people but one race – the human race. If we were able to trace our lives back through the generations, we'd find the links that connect us all. There are people who speak about the Garden of Eden as if it was a fact, and others who see the theory of evolution as more than a theory. In some ways they're both correct. However, we all share the same beginnings. We started with one mother and father – one Adam and Eve – even if through evolution.'" – David McLean from Between Heaven and Earth by Eric Walters, page 24 

"The joke in Tanzania is that all of Africa was much like Mount Kilimanjaro:white at the top and black underneath. We were ruled by the whites and were given few rights of freedoms.we were seccond class people in our own country.

 'He was a man of such strength and determination that it would seem that he could accomplish any goal. But that mountain... it has its way, and for some people it is harder. That is how it was for him.'" – Elijah Senior from Between Heaven and Earth by Eric Walters, page 56

    "'Good. It is one thing that they stole your possessions. It would be a far worse thing if they were to steal your compassion.'" – Old Man on the street in Africa from Between Heaven and Earth by Eric Walters, page 73  

"'There is a saying – if you wish to travel fast, travel alone, if you wish to travel far, travel together. You are part of a group of climbers, supported by partners and led by a guide. Travel with them. That's important for the climb and in life. Don't leave people behind – not your mother, not your brother, not your cousins – on your life journey.

As you trek up the mountain, I want you to stop along the way, enjoy each step, each moment. Breathe in the air, savor the view, live in the moment. Move slowly, enjoy. Remember not to wish away the minute or the days between now and the goal you are seeking. When you look up, you'll see climbers farther along the journey. When you look back you'll see those behind you. Don't pity those below or envy those above. Life is a journey and not a destination; each must take it at his own pace.'" – David McLean from Between Heaven and Earth by Eric Walters, pages 123-124

"You've been carrying a lot of weight around on those shoulders,' she said. 'It's a sign of strength to know when you need help. We're all here to help each other.'

I brushed away a tear. 'I don't know what to say.'

'You don't have to say anything. We're a team, remember? Just climb. All the way to the top.'

'All the way to the top,' I said." – Conversation between Doris and DJ from Between Heaven and Earth by Eric Walters, page 226

  ""I hope you have learned the joy of taking life as it comes, living in the moment, not thinking through to the end, but relishing the process and perhaps going polepole – going slowly along the path you travel.'" – David McLean from Between Heaven and Earth by Eric Walters, page 242