It seemed to be a necessary ritual that he should prepare himself for sleep by meditating under the solemnity of the night sky... a mysterious transaction between the infinity of the soul and the infinity of the universe.
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He had slipped, climbed, rolled, searched, walked, persevered, that is all. Such is the secret of all triumphs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes persistence as the key to achieving success.
Victor Hugo captures the essence of perseverance in achieving triumph. He suggests that success is not a product of an extraordinary act but rather the culmination of continual effort, resilience, and the willingness to overcome obstacles, no matter how small or significant. It encourages the understanding that every step, regardless of its nature, contributes to eventual victory.
Themes
PerseveranceSuccessTriumphEffortResilience
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a motivational speech on overcoming challenges in a team setting.
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