Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.
William Arthur WardRead
Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Change can bring both positive and negative outcomes, much like the varying effects of sunshine.
This quote by William Arthur Ward emphasizes the dual nature of change, illustrating that it can lead to both beneficial and detrimental effects in our lives, similar to how sunshine can nurture growth or cause hardship. It invites us to recognize and embrace change's complexities, suggesting that it is not inherently good or bad but is shaped by our perspective and response to it.
Themes
ChangeFriendFoeBlessingCurseLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech addressing the challenges of adapting to new circumstances at work.
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