Lord, this humble house we'd keep Sweet with play and calm with sleep. Help us so that we may give Beauty to the lives we live. Let Thy love and let Thy grace Shine upon our dwelling place.
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The Making of Friends Life is sweet because of the friends we have made And the things which in common we share; We want to live on, not because of ourselves, But because of the ones who would care. It's living and doing for somebody else On that all of life's splendor depends, And the joy of it all, when we count it all up, Is found in the making of friends.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Friendship enriches our lives, providing joy and purpose as we connect with others.
This quote expresses the idea that the essence of life and its sweetness come from the friendships we cultivate and the shared experiences we have with others. It emphasizes that our existence gains meaning not just from individual pursuits, but from our commitment to and care for one another, highlighting the significance of relationships in finding joy and satisfaction in life.
Themes
FriendshipJoyCareRelationshipsLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech, to highlight the importance of friendships formed during school.
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