What was any art but a mould in which to imprison for a moment the shining elusive element which is life itself - life hurrying past us and running away, too strong to stop, too sweet to lose.
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Success is never so interesting as struggle
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success is often less captivating than the challenges faced to achieve it.
This quote by Willa Cather highlights the idea that the journey to success, filled with struggles and challenges, is more engaging and meaningful than the success itself. It suggests that it's the efforts, hardships, and growth experienced during the struggle that enrich life, making success appear mundane in comparison.
Themes
SuccessStruggleChallengesJourneyGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing dreams and overcoming obstacles.
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