An extravagance is something that your spirit thinks is a necessity.
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There was never a night or a problem that could defeat sunrise or hope.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hope can overcome challenges and despair, symbolized by the sunrise following the night.
This quote by Bernard Williams emphasizes the resilience of hope and the inevitability of new beginnings. It suggests that no matter how dark the nights or difficult the problems we face may be, the arrival of a new day, represented by the sunrise, serves as a reminder that hope prevails and challenges can be overcome.
Themes
HopeResilienceSunriseChallengesNew Beginnings
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming personal struggles.
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