But nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight / Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight.
Bruce CockburnRead
Gotta kick at the darkness til it bleeds daylight.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistently strive against adversity until overcoming it brings forth hope and clarity.
This quote emphasizes the importance of tenacity and resilience when facing challenges. It suggests that one should continue to fight against the difficulties and darkness in life until they can emerge into the light, symbolizing hope and positivity.
Themes
DarknessLightResilienceStruggleHope
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage people during tough times.
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