Kamal Ghorui
Right from the dawn of time, man has been trapped in the rat race of running after one thing after another. Materialistic gains despite giving temperory happiness, never allow one to sleep. However, what counts in the end is not what you gain in life, but what you have in your heart. These are not our words, but something that Jim Carrey believes im. He once said, “Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.”
Quote of the day by Jim Carrey
“Everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.”Ace comedian and the versatile star Jim Carrey shared these words of wisdom when he delivered commencement address to the 2014 Maharishi International University of Management class. He reflected on life, fame and what really matters when he addressed young students who were ready to step into the real world. He wanted to guide them to work in the right direction, to understand that the end game has more to it than what meets the eyes.
Meaning of Jim Carrey’s quote
While addressing the young minds, he mentioned, “As someone who’s done what you’re about to go and do, I can tell you from experience the effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is. Because everything you gain in life will rot and fall apart, and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart.” He knew his words will inspire and motivate; leave an impression. Thus, he weighed each word as he spoke. He shared that what people believe to be real gains of life, tend to fall apart with time, but it is your core, you intent, what is left in your heart, which doesn’t have an expiration date. Explaining further, he shared, “I am the top of the mountain, and I was. And the only one I hadn’t freed was myself, and that’s when my search for identity deepened. I wondered who I’d be without my fame. Who would I be if I said things that people didn’t want to hear, or if I defied their expectations of me? What if I showed up to the party without my Mardi Gras mask and refused to flash my breasts for a handful of beans?” “I’ll give you a moment to wipe that image out of your mind. You guys are so ahead of the game. You already know who you are,” he continued.
Jim Carrey: The man behind ‘The Mask’
Born James Eugene Carrey on January 17, 1962, Ontario, Canada, Jim Carrey never had it easy in life. He came from a challenging childhood, which saw financial struggles. However, he didn’t let any of the obstacles become his stopping point, he used all of them as stepping stones. In the early 1990s, he marked his breakthrough with ‘In Living Color.’ Then came ‘Ace Ventura: Pet Detective,’ ‘The Mask,’ and ‘Dumb and Dumber,’ making him one of the highest paid-actors of his time.But was it all jokes? Carrey’s dramatic roles were as appreciated as his comedy characters. His work ‘The Truman Show’ and ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,’ are examples of the same. The man faced the highest challenges, stood at the top of the world, yet remained grounded.
