Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.
Interpretation
Focus on a broader perspective that encompasses the world rather than just yourself.
This quote encourages individuals to adopt a vision that is inclusive and expansive, urging them to think beyond their personal interests and concerns. It highlights the importance of empathy and a global perspective, suggesting that true fulfillment comes from caring for the world and humanity at large, rather than being limited by self-centered thinking.
In practice
Use this quote in a motivational speech about community service and social responsibility.
That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony... So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.
Say: o brethren! Let deeds, not words, be your adorning.
There is no philosophy that is not to some extent also theology.
We make guilty of our disasters the sun, the moon, and the stars; as if we were villians by compulsion.
The more completely we focus our attention on our Creator and Lord, the less chance there is of our being distracted by creatures.
Pioneering spirit should continue, not to conquer the planet or space ... but rather to improve the quality of life.
The living owe it to those who no longer can speak to tell their story for them.
I used to tell women graduate students, half-seriously, that the role of slightly rebellious daughter was one of the better roles for women living in patriarchy.
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