In the cellars of the night, when the mind starts moving around old trunks of bad times, the pain of this and the shame of that, the memory of a small boldness is a hand to hold.
Interpretation
In difficult times, memories of courage can provide comfort and support.
This quote reflects on the struggles of confronting past pains and regrets, particularly those that resonate during dark or lonely moments. Yet, it emphasizes that recalling moments of bravery or boldness can serve as a source of strength and solace in overcoming these negative memories, creating a bridge to hope and resilience.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
Has my heart gone to sleep? Have the beehives of my dreams stopped working, the waterwheel of the mind run dry, scoops turning empty, only shadow inside? No, my heart is not asleep. It is awake, wide awake. Not asleep, not dreaming— its eyes are opened wide watching distant signals, listening on the rim of vast silence
A mind at peace, a mind centered and not focused on harming others, is stronger than any physical force in the universe.
It's possible to take that as a personal metaphor and then multiply it to a people, a race, a sex, a time. If we can keep this thing going long enough, if we can survive and teach what we know, we'll make it.
When one door closes, another one opens, but sometimes we wait too long looking at the closed door, and never realize that another door has been opened.
If you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself. Only by that, only by self-respect will you compel others to respect you.
Curiosity is the lust of the mind.
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