Observe, record, tabulate, communicate. Use your five senses. Learn to see, learn to hear, learn to feel, learn to smell, and know that by practice alone you can become expert.
William OslerRead
Be calm and strong and patient. Meet failure and disappointment with courage. Rise superior to the trials of life, and never give in to hopelessness or despair. In danger, in adversity, cling to your principles and ideals. Aequanimitas!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stay resilient in the face of challenges and adhere to your principles.
This quote by William Osler emphasizes the importance of maintaining a calm and strong demeanor when facing life's inevitable failures and disappointments. It encourages individuals to respond to adversity with courage and to hold fast to their ideals, ultimately rising above despair and hopelessness.
Themes
CalmStrengthPatienceFailureCourageAdversityPrinciplesIdeals
In practice
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In a motivational speech about resilience during challenging times.
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