For better or for worse, I've watched people die in front of me. I see how they are in the end. And they're not cynical. In the end, they wanna hold somebody's hand. And that's real to me.
Mitch AlbomRead
All endings are also beginnings. We just don't know it at the time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Change is constant, and what we perceive as an ending is often a new beginning.
This quote reflects the idea that every ending, whether it be in relationships, jobs, or phases of life, also marks the start of something new. At the moment of an ending, it can be difficult to see the potential for new opportunities, but with time, we often realize that these endings pave the way for growth and new experiences.
Themes
EndingsBeginningsChangeGrowthOpportunity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a graduation speech to encourage students to embrace the next chapter of their lives.
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All quotes →If we tend to the things that are important in life, if we are right with those we love, and behave in line with our faith, our lives will not be cursed with the aching throb of unfulfilled business. Our words will always be sincere, our embraces will be tight. We will never wallow in the agony of ‘I could have, I should have’. We can sleep in a storm. And when its time, our goodbyes will be complete.
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What about a man who sits down to wonder Why life has cheated him? Thinks about his situation Hangs his head and cries Will we pretend, his problems don't exist? He's reaching out for help-will we selfishly resist? What about your brother? He's crying What about your brother? He's dying What about your brother?
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Sacrfice," the captain said. "You made one. I made one. We all made them. But you were angry over yours. You kept thinking about what you lost. You didn't get it. Sacrifice is a part of life. It's supposed to be. It's not something to regret. It's something to aspire to.
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The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.
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