He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade.
Interpretation
To experience joy and success, one must be willing to leave their comfort zone.
This quote emphasizes the necessity of stepping out of one's comfort zone to experience the positive aspects of life. Samuel Johnson suggests that in order to enjoy the brighter, more rewarding moments (the sunshine), an individual must be willing to leave behind the comforting yet limiting situations (the coolness of the shade) they are accustomed to. It speaks to the idea that personal growth and happiness often require sacrifice and the courage to embrace change.
In practice
During a graduation speech, a speaker might use this quote to encourage students to embrace new opportunities.
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He that reads and grows no wiser seldom suspects his own deficiency, but complains of hard words and obscure sentences, and asks why books are written which cannot be understood.
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Their silence is praise enough.
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