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
Let us then be up and doing, With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages perseverance and a proactive attitude towards achieving one's goals.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote emphasizes the importance of action and resilience in the face of life's challenges. It highlights that one should be actively engaged in their pursuits with an open heart, ready to embrace whatever outcomes may come, while balancing hard work with patience. The essence is to continue striving towards your aspirations and to learn from both the efforts and the waiting periods that accompany any significant achievement.
Themes
PerseverancePatienceMotivationActionGoals
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote at a motivational workshop to inspire participants to pursue their dreams.
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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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To be seventy years old is like climbing the Alps. You reach a snow-crowned summit, and see behind you the deep valley stretching miles and miles away, and before you other summits higher and whiter, which you may have strength to climb, or may not. Then you sit down and meditate and wonder which it will be.
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