It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
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And he began to see the truth, that Ged had neither lost nor won but, naming the shadow of his death with his own name, had made himself whole: a man who, knowing his whole true self, cannot be used or possessed by any power other than himself, and whose life therefore is lived for life's sake and never in the service of ruin, or pain, or hatred, or the dark.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the journey of self-discovery and the importance of embracing one's true self.
In this quote from Ursula K. Le Guin, the message revolves around the idea that true fulfillment and wholeness come from understanding and accepting one's own identity. By acknowledging both the light and dark aspects of oneself, a person becomes empowered to live authentically, free from external control and negative influences. Ultimately, it emphasizes the value of living a life of purpose, avoiding destructiveness and negativity.
Themes
Self-DiscoveryIdentityEmpowermentAuthenticityLife
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a motivational speech to encourage self-reflection.
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