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
Each morning sees some task begun, each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, has earned a night's repose.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of daily effort and the satisfaction that comes from completing tasks.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote emphasizes the value of setting and accomplishing daily goals. It conveys the idea that each day presents an opportunity to start new tasks and, at the end of the day, the fulfillment of completing those tasks provides a sense of peace and rest. The cycle of effort during the day and the reward of relaxation at night illustrates the rhythm of a productive life.
Themes
EffortDaily TasksCompletionPeaceProductivity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage productivity.
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