Strength enough to build a home, Time enough to hold a child, Love enough to break a heart
Terry PratchettRead
I have learned more about love, selflessness and human understanding from the people I have met in this great adventure in the world of AIDS than I ever did in the cutthroat, competitive world in which I spent my life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the profound lessons of love and selflessness learned from people affected by AIDS, contrasting it with a competitive life.
In this quote, Anthony Perkins reflects on his life experiences and reveals that the true lessons of love, selflessness, and human understanding were not acquired in a cutthroat and competitive environment but rather through his encounters with individuals impacted by AIDS. This suggests that genuine connections and compassion are fundamental to meaningful life lessons, illustrating how adversity can foster deeper understanding and appreciation for humanity.
Themes
LoveSelflessnessHuman UnderstandingAidsAdventure
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the impact of volunteer work in health care.
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