The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between...the greatest reward is to know that you did your job when you were here on the planet.
Interpretation
Focus on your actions in the present rather than the past or future.
This quote emphasizes the importance of the present moment and the actions we take during our lives. It suggests that we should prioritize what we do while we are alive, rather than worrying excessively about beginnings or endings, as the true fulfillment comes from knowing we have made a positive impact in the time we have.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students.
In life, there's the beginning and the end. The beginning don't matter. The end don't matter. All that matters is what you do in between – whether you're prepared to do what it takes to make change. There has to be physical and material sacrifice. When all the dust settles and we're getting ready to play down for the ninth inning, the greatest reward is to know that you did your job when you were here on the planet.
The bottom line is, if you stay home, your message stays home with you. If you stand for justice and equality, you have an obligation to find the biggest possible megaphone to let your feelings be known. Don't let your message be buried and don't bury yourself.
How can you ask someone to live in the world and not have something to say about injustice?
I would advise you to keep your overhead down; avoid a major drug habit; play everyday, and take it front of other people. They need to hear it, and you need them to hear it.
We shall progress inch by inch.
Some say opportunity knocks only once, that is not true. Opportunity knocks all the time, but you have to be ready for it. If the chance comes, you must have the equipment to take advantage of it.
You close the door on me and tell me I can't, I'm gonna find a way to get in.
Don't let the mistakes and disappointments of the past control and direct your future.
I'm the best. I just haven't played yet.
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