Women know the way to rear up children (to be just). They know a simple, merry, tender knack of tying sashes, fitting baby-shoes, and stringing pretty words that make no sense. And kissing full sense into empty words.
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All actual heroes are essential men, And all men possible heroes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True heroism lies in the essential qualities of character present in all men.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning's quote suggests that heroism is not limited to the exceptional few; rather, it is a quality that exists within every individual. The idea that 'actual heroes' possess essential human traits reminds us that anyone has the potential to rise to heroic actions based on their character and choices, highlighting the inherent value in every person.
Themes
HeroismCharacterPotentialCourageMen
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal integrity and bravery, you can quote Browning to inspire your audience.
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First time he kissed me, he but only kissed The fingers of this hand wherewith I write; And, ever since, it grew more clean and white.
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Earth's crammed with heaven, And every common bush afire with God: But only he who sees takes off his shoes.
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Our Euripides the human, With his droppings of warm tears, and his touchings of things common Till they rose to meet the spheres.
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Love me sweet With all thou art Feeling, thinking, seeing; Love me in the Lightest part, Love me in full Being.
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