None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David ThoreauRead
I think that we may safely trust a good deal more than we do. We may waive just so much care of ourselves as we honestly bestow elsewhere.
Interpretation
We can trust more in others and care less about ourselves to a degree.
This quote by Henry David Thoreau emphasizes the concept of trust and selflessness. It suggests that people often underestimate their ability to trust others and to prioritize the well-being of those around them, allowing us to let go of some of our own cares. By recognizing that we can safely invest in others, we can foster deeper bonds and create a more supportive community.
In practice
In a team meeting to encourage collaboration.
None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
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As every season seems best to us in its turn, so the coming in of spring is like the creation of Cosmos out of Chaos and the realization of the Golden Age.
That grand old poem called Winter
The wise man puts himself last and finds himself first.
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No person, no place, and no thing has any power over us, for 'we' are the only thinkers in our mind. When we create peace and harmony and balance in our minds, we will find it in our lives.
Perhaps the greatest mistake we can make, which causes loss of self-respect, is making the opinions of others more important than our own opinion of ourselves. You'll find no shortage of opinions directed at you. If you allow them to undermine your self-respect, you're seeking the respect of others over your own, and you're abdicating yourself.
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