From New Year's on the outlook brightens; good humor lost in a mood of failure returns. I resolve to stop complaining.
Leonard BernsteinRead
Our most emotionally active life is lived in our dreams, and our cells renew themselves most industriously in sleep. We reach highest in meditation, and farthest in prayer. In stillness every human being is great; he is free from the experience of hostility; he is a poet, and most like an angel.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our inner lives and potential are best expressed in stillness and dreams.
This quote by Leonard Bernstein highlights the significance of our emotional and spiritual life, emphasizing that in moments of stillness—such as sleep, meditation, and prayer—we find our greatest selves. It suggests that through these peaceful experiences, we can rise above negativity and experience profound creativity and freedom, connecting with our inner greatness and potential.
Themes
DreamsMeditationStillnessSpiritualityInner Greatness
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech on personal growth, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of inner peace.
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