I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.
Benjamin HarrisonRead
Great lives never go out; they go on.
Interpretation
Great individuals leave a lasting legacy and impact, continuing to influence even after their time.
This quote by Benjamin Harrison suggests that the significance of great lives does not fade away with death; instead, they persist in the memories and influences they provide to future generations. Such individuals inspire others, and their contributions continue to shape society long after they are gone.
In practice
In a eulogy celebrating a loved oneβs achievements.
I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process.
There never has been a time in our history when work was so abundant or when wages were as high, whether measured by the currency in which they are paid or by their power to supply the necessaries and comforts of life.
I knew that my staying up would not change the election result if I were defeated, while if elected I had a hard day ahead of me. So I thought a night's rest was best in any event.
...so remember: great achievements take time, there is no overnight success.
My goal is one Olympic gold medal. Not many people in this world can say, 'I'm an Olympic gold medalist.'
I like putting money back into what made my life, and tennis has been great to me.
There's a lot of research behind the scenes that you don't get to see, but I have an instinct that my dad nurtured from when I was born. I was very lucky then.
The question is not whether the formula for success will work, but rather whether the person will work the formula.
I felt very greatly honoured to be given a Damehood and never expected to receive anything else. So for Her Majesty to bestow a further accolade on me is very unexpected and I feel even more honoured.
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