What does this mean? "Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: I’m with you kid. Let’s go. . "

Question

my english is very bad

but i want to understand this quote

what is "taken by the lapel" mean?

it's by maya angelou

but i dont understand it :(

just thanking in advance for the help, it's much appreciated

Answer 1

"Taken by the lapel" means to take a firm grip on, to control!  The quote means.  "We should take a firm grip on/control our life  and mould it to create new conditions if we're not happy with what our life has inherited. We should assume responsibility for changing what does not suit us. We must acknowledge our own special talents and skills, and truly comprehend our right to enjoy the journey. In short, we should embrace the meaning and purpose, the mystery and the beauty of our lives!!!.

Answer 2

do you mean literal or metaphorical? Litterally it means taking ahold of ones shirt i think O.o forget what lepel means, just look it up on dictionary.com

Metaphorically the quote means that life needs to be taken and lived. Nobody should go through life without living it to its fullest.

Answer 3

it means your in control of your life. it does whatever you make it do! figuratively speaking! ^___^

a lapel is like a collar of a dress jacket.

Answer 4

taken by the lapel  is a metaphor  for trying to get one's attention.

It means:

Life is a grander experience when you are actively caught up in living it to its fullest potential.