A memorable line from the book, recounted by Dan Bongino, describes how happiness comes through suffering, and this is a key point in his philosophy of life.
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You ever read the book The Natural? The movie's good the book, the Malamud book and there's a line where Roy Hobbs's girlfriend says to Roy, you know that we all live two lives, the one we learn from...
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A memorable line from the book, recounted by Dan Bongino, describes how happiness comes through suffering, and this is a key point in his philosophy of life.
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You ever read the book The Natural? The movie's good the book, the Malamud book and there's a line where Roy Hobbs's girlfriend says to Roy, you know that we all live two lives, the one we learn from and the one we live after that. That's a great line but it's the second part she says it really matters. She says the real path to happiness is through suffering and she's right.
The host repeatedly highlighted the book for its powerful theme that true happiness comes through suffering, often quoting the line about living two lives—one we learn from and one we live afterward. He urged listeners to read it, noting it was far superior to its film adaptation and that its memorable passages offered valuable insight. Across the episodes, the discussion consistently framed the title as an essential, thought‑provoking read.
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Episode: They Were WRONG About The Debate (Ep. 2328)
The book's themes of happiness and suffering were discussed in relation to achieving true fulfillment, suggesting that the path to happiness involves overcoming challenges and hardship. It was mentioned as a book to read.
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Read The Natural by Malamud.
Episode: They Were WRONG About The Debate (Ep. 2328)
The book was mentioned in relation to the concept of suffering as a path to happiness. The speaker alluded to a message within the book about the two lives we live, one we learn from, and one we live afterward.
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Read The Natural by Malamud.
We all live two lives, the one we learn from and the one we live after that. The real path to happiness is suffering.
Episode: Were CIA Assets At The J6 Bomb Site? (Ep 2208)
The book, mentioned in relation to a past experience, was described as amazing and impactful, containing a life-changing quote about the value of suffering.
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Roy Hobbes is this broken baseball player who is supposed to be the next big thing and his childhood friend says to him, you know, Roy we all live two lives. The one we learn from and then the one we live after that.
Episode: How To Grow Some Balls And Fight Back (Ep 2155)
He highlighted a favorite quote from The Natural, praising the novel and noting that the book (and its movie adaptation) is great and prompts listeners to consider which of their two lives they are living.
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My one of my favorite quotes from Bernard Malamud's book, The Natural. A lot of you saw the movie. The book is great too. You know, we all live two lives. The one we learn from and the one we live after that. Which life are you in right now?
Episode: Corrupt Biden Gets Busted Again (Ep 2047)
A quote from the book, about living two lives--one learned from and one lived afterward--was used to illustrate the idea that the path to happiness goes through pain and struggle.
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Read the words of Bernard Malamud a great book the natural probably seen the movie but read the book this lines in the movie, too but where Roy Hobbs's old girlfriend says we all live two lives the one we learn from and the one we live after that That the path to true happiness is through pain and struggle
Episode: The Dems’ Big Lie About January 6th (Ep 1793)
Dan Bongino quoted a line from the novel about people having two lives - one to learn from and one to live after - to illustrate his point about the left's repeated mistakes.
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This guy said, you say it yourself. But this one I really enjoy. It's the quote I bring up often from Bernard Malamud's book, The Natural, where they say, you know, the girlfriend says to Roy Hobbs, we all have two lives.
Foushee should see the movie Moneyball, we reference often, where the Brad Pitt character in the movie says to the guy, if that guy's a good hitter, why doesn't he hit good? The Moneyball theory is gold. I think everything you need to know about life is in the Kenny Rogers song, The Gambler and in Moneyball.
Of course we should listen to the character from the natural Roy Hobbs old friend who was a girl when they were a child, but they won't. So you can make them pay, can make them pay how we make people pay in the United States through elections.
Episode: Is Ford Motors Working With George Soros? (Ep 1638...
A quote from the book, about the power of suffering, was used to illustrate the speaker's belief that hard times are necessary for growth and resilience. The speaker mentioned that the book's characters' lives and the path to happiness are through suffering.
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we all live two lives, the one we learned from, and then the one we live after that. And that the real path to happiness is through suffering.
Episode: The Dan Bongino Show - radio interviews
A quote from the book was used to discuss the idea that suffering leads to happiness and how it applies to Senator Birdwell's experiences. The host reflected on the significance of the quote in relation to the Senator's life.
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There's a great line in there. And Roy Hobbs' girlfriend says, you know, we all live two lives. You know, the one we learn from and then the one we live after that. And then the second part of the quote is, you know, the real path to happiness is through suffering.
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It was described as a great book, better than the movie. The book's ending and Roy Hobbs' character differ significantly from the film adaptation. A memorable quote from the book about living two lives and finding happiness through suffering was mentioned.
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We all live two lives. The one we learn from and the one we live after that. The real path to happiness is through suffering.
Episode: Fireworks Erupt On Capitol Hill With Fauci (Ep 148...
The podcast host mentioned the book, highlighting that it is superior to its movie adaptation, particularly noting the differing endings. He referenced a memorable quote from a female character within the novel.
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If you've never read the natural by Bernard Malamud, you have to. The book is better than the movie, the movie ends totally differently by the way. I don't know if you know that. I don't want to spoil a book, but trust me it's nothing like the ending of the movie.
The one of the female characters in the book, you know says we all live two lives, the one we learned from and the one we live after that. Says that to Roy Hobbs.
Episode: The Coming Chaos (Ep 1351)
A quote from the book, regarding suffering and happiness, was mentioned; it was said that suffering brings one closer to happiness.
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Suffering is what brings us towards happiness.
Episode: The Democrats Fell Right Into Trump’s Trap (Ep 131...
The book's main theme was discussed, focusing on the idea that true happiness is only achieved through suffering. A quote from the book was also shared.
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We all live two lives: the one we learn from and the one we live after that. And the true path to happiness is only through suffering.
Episode: The Media Wants to go Back to the Dark Ages (Ep 13...
He referenced Malamud's novel, noting it was also made into a great movie and used a line from it to illustrate his point about suffering and meaning.
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Bernard Malamud who wrote the book The Natural ... it's a great great movie too. I loved it.
I know it's a book about baseball, but that is I use that line as often as I can because it's true.
Episode: At Last, Some Good News (Ep 1213)
Dan Bongino referenced the novel while quoting a passage about suffering leading to true happiness, using it to illustrate his point about resilience.
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You know, Bernard Malamud, who wrote the book, The Natural, I use this quote a lot at speeches because, you know, I'm not a big guy in quotes. I think quotes a lot of times can be lazy show content stuff. Oh, let me put a quote. It'll kill time. But some of them, you know, really express a larger thought I think is worthy of passing on. And Malamud, in his book, The Natural, you probably saw the movie, many of you, Robert Redford.
But Malamud writes in his book, and he's talking about Roy Hobbs, the baseball player here in the movie who, you know, keeps coming up with these obstacles in his life. He's this great baseball player. He gets shot. And, you know, he keeps coming back. And there's a quote in the book where it says, Roy's old girlfriend says to him, she says, you know, we all have two lives, the life we learn from and the life we live after that. It's suffering that brings us to true happiness.
