I've been told that people in the army do more by 7:00 am than I do in an entire day But if I wake at 6:59 am and turn to you to trace the outline of your lips with mine I will have done enough and killed no one in the process.
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Our lives will only ever always continue to be a balancing act that has less to do with pain and more to do with beauty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life involves continuously balancing between challenges and appreciating beauty.
This quote by Shane Koyczan suggests that the journey of life is not solely defined by hardships or suffering, but rather by the ability to find and appreciate beauty amidst those challenges. It acknowledges that life requires a constant effort to maintain balance, where recognizing and embracing the beautiful aspects can provide solace and perspective even during difficult times.
Themes
BalanceBeautyLifePainAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about overcoming challenges in life.
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