O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
No man is so poor as to have nothing worth giving.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Everyone has something valuable to offer, regardless of their material wealth.
This quote emphasizes that true worth is not solely defined by material possessions. It suggests that every individual, regardless of their financial situation, possesses unique qualities, insights, or experiences that can be given to others, enriching both the giver and the receiver in the process.
Themes
ValueGivingWealthRichnessSelflessness
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, this quote could highlight the importance of generosity.
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Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
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To be seventy years old is like climbing the Alps. You reach a snow-crowned summit, and see behind you the deep valley stretching miles and miles away, and before you other summits higher and whiter, which you may have strength to climb, or may not. Then you sit down and meditate and wonder which it will be.
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God is not dead; nor doth He sleep; ... _x000D_ The wrong shall fail,_x000D_ The right prevail,_x000D_ With peace on earth, good will to men.
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In the long run men hit only what they aim at.
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