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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Let the gentle bush dig its root deep and spread upward to split one boulder.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Growth and perseverance can overcome obstacles.
This quote by Carl Sandburg emphasizes the idea that even the gentlest and most unassuming of beings, like a bush, can dig deep and persist, ultimately achieving great things by overcoming substantial obstacles, symbolized by a boulder. It encourages individuals to embrace their potential for growth and resilience in the face of challenges, suggesting that patience and perseverance can lead to significant achievements.
Themes
GrowthPerseveranceObstaclesResilienceNature
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about resilience, one could cite this quote to illustrate how persistence leads to success.
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