Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
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No lying knight or lying priest ever prospered in any age, but especially not in the dark ones. Men prospered then only in following an openly declared purpose, and preaching candidly beloved and trusted creeds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Integrity and transparency are essential for success, especially in difficult times.
This quote by John Ruskin reflects the idea that honesty and clear intentions are fundamental to achieving prosperity, particularly during challenging periods. It suggests that those who engage in deceit and falsehood, whether as knights or priests, ultimately do not thrive, while those who embrace an open purpose and communicate their beliefs earn the trust and favor of others, leading to genuine success.
Themes
IntegrityHonestyProsperityPurposeTrust
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about the importance of integrity in leadership.
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To be able to ask a question clearly is two-thirds of the way to getting it answered.
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