Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.
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Be ever watchful for the opportunity to shelter little children with the umbrella of your charity; be generous to their schools, their hospitals, and their places of worship. For, as they must bear the burdens of our mistakes, so are they in their innocence the repositories of our hopes for the upward progress of humanity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the responsibility of adults to support and protect children through charitable actions.
Hilton's quote highlights the importance of providing support and resources to children, as they represent the future and bear the consequences of adult decisions. It encourages generosity towards institutions that nurture and protect children, acknowledging their innocence and potential to drive humanity's progress.
Themes
ChildrenCharitySupportEducationFuture
In practice
Example use cases
During a fundraising event aimed at helping local schools, this quote can inspire attendees to donate generously.
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