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
Not in the clamor of the crowded street, not in the shouts and plaudits of the throng, but in ourselves, are triumph and defeat.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True success and failure come from within rather than external validation.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote reflects the idea that our sense of achievement or failure is not determined by external circumstances, such as public opinion or societal acclaim, but is rooted in our personal convictions and self-assessment. It emphasizes the importance of inner strength and self-awareness over the distractions of the outside world.
Themes
TriumphDefeatSelfInternalPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, to emphasize the importance of inner strength.
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Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
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