Heart, we will forget him, You and I, tonight! You must forget the warmth he gave, I will forget the light.
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Luck is not chance, it's toil; fortune's expensive smile is earned.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success comes from hard work rather than random luck.
Emily Dickinson's quote emphasizes that what we often perceive as luck is actually the result of dedicated effort and hard work. It suggests that fortune rewards those who labor for it, indicating that success is not merely a matter of chance but is earned through perseverance and diligence.
Themes
LuckHard WorkSuccessFortuneToil
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about achieving goals.
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