Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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I decided I would go to Chicago and try my luck as a writer after those eight months as a fireman.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Taking risks and pursuing your passions can lead to new opportunities.
In this quote, Carl Sandburg reflects on a pivotal decision in his life where he chose to leave his job as a fireman to pursue his ambition of becoming a writer in Chicago. It emphasizes the importance of following one's dreams, even when it involves uncertainty and change, highlighting the courage it takes to step into the unknown in search of one's true calling.
Themes
WritingDreamsCareerCourageChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing your passions.
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