To be really great in little things, to be truly noble and heroic in the insipid details of everyday life, is a virtue so rare as to be worthy of canonization.
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O, with what freshness, what solemnity and beauty, is each new day born; as if to say to insensate man, "Behold! thou hast one more chance! Strive for immortal glory!
Interpretation
What this quote means
Every new day presents a fresh opportunity for greatness.
This quote highlights the beauty and solemnity of each new day, emphasizing the idea that every sunrise offers humanity a chance to pursue greatness and leave a lasting legacy. It encourages individuals to strive for 'immortal glory', suggesting that despite our flaws, we have the potential to achieve greatness if we seize each day as a new opportunity.
Themes
New DayOpportunityGreatnessInspirationLegacy
In practice
Example use cases
In a morning meeting, one might say, 'Remember, each new day is a chance to strive for greatness.'
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