O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
Ah, Nothing is too late, till the tired heart shall cease to palpitate.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's never too late to pursue your dreams or goals until you stop trying.
This quote by Longfellow emphasizes the importance of perseverance and resilience in life. It suggests that as long as we have the will and the drive to continue, we should not consider anything irretrievably lost or too late to pursue. The underlying message is one of hope and the vitality of the human spirit, reminding us that our passions and aspirations can be pursued at any age or stage of life, as long as our hearts continue to beat with determination.
Themes
PerseveranceHopeDreamsDeterminationLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage people to follow their dreams.
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