Go forward with joyful confidence.
George EliotRead
A man falling into dark waters seeks a momentary footing even on sliding stones.
Interpretation
What this quote means
In desperate situations, people will grasp at anything for support, even if it's unreliable.
This quote by George Eliot reflects the human tendency to seek stability in times of trouble. When faced with dire circumstances, individuals may find themselves making choices that are not ideal or secure, simply because they are desperate for support and stability. It emphasizes the instinctual need for immediate relief, even from precarious situations.
Themes
DesperationSupportInstinctSafetyChoice
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a motivational speech about overcoming challenges.
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She thought it was part of the hardship of her life that there was laid upon her the burthen of larger wants than others seemed to feel β that she had to endure this wide hopeless yearning for that something, whatever it was, that was greatest and best on this earth.
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Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them: they can be injured by us, they can be wounded; they know all our penitence, all our aching sense that their place is empty, all the kisses we bestow on the smallest relic of their presence.
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