Give me hunger, pain and want, Shut me out with shame and failure From your doors of gold and fame, Give me your shabbiest, weariest hunger! But leave me a little love.
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I could safely declare, I am an idealist... I believe in everything - I am only looking for proofs.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects an idealist's perspective that values belief in possibilities while seeking evidence for those beliefs.
Carl Sandburg's quote expresses the dual nature of an idealist's mindset: a deep-seated belief in the potential of ideas and aspirations, combined with a critical, inquiry-based approach to validating those beliefs. The essence of being an idealist is rooted in hope and vision, yet it is tempered by the necessity for proof and understanding, suggesting a pursuit of both dreams and reality.
Themes
IdealistBeliefProofPossibilityInquiry
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical debate about human potential, one might quote Sandburg to emphasize the importance of both belief and evidence.
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