When people gain income, they gain choice, and that is fundamental to dignity.
Jacqueline NovogratzRead
May each of you live lives of immersion. They won't necessarily be easy lives. But in the end, it is all that will sustain us.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages deep engagement in life, recognizing that challenges may arise, but true fulfillment comes from immersion.
Jacqueline Novogratz's quote speaks to the importance of living fully and immersively, suggesting that a life of deep involvement and commitment may not always be easy. However, it is this very immersion in our experiences, relationships, and challenges that ultimately sustains and enriches our lives, leading to greater meaning and purpose.
Themes
ImmersionLifeSustainExperienceEngagement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing challenges on the journey to success.
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