It seems that fighting is a game where everybody is the loser.
Zora Neale HurstonRead
When God had made The Man, he made him out of stuff that sung all the time and glittered all over. Some angels got jealous and chopped him into millions of pieces, but still he glittered and hummed. So they beat him down to nothing but sparks but each little spark had a shine and a song. So they covered each one over with mud. And the lonesomeness in the sparks make them hunt for one another.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the resilience of the human spirit despite adversity and the innate quest for connection.
Zora Neale Hurston's quote poetically describes the creation of humanity from a vibrant essence that sings and shines. Even when faced with challenges and attempts to diminish their brilliance, individuals retain their inner light and song, driving them to seek companionship and connection with others, especially in moments of loneliness and hardship.
Themes
ResilienceConnectionHumanitySpiritLoneliness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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