Whatever may be the tensions and the stresses of a particular day, there is always lurking close at hand the trailing beauty of forgotten joy or unremembered peace.
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There must be always remaining in every life, some place for the singing of angels, some place for that which in itself is breathless and beautiful.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of having moments of beauty and inspiration in our lives.
Howard Thurman's quote suggests that regardless of the challenges we face, it is essential to have an appreciation for beauty and transcendent experiences, which serve as a crucial part of the human experience. It implies that these moments, often represented as 'the singing of angels', provide a sense of hope and joy that enrich our lives.
Themes
BeautyInspirationHopeLifeTranscendence
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about overcoming difficulties, one could quote this to emphasize finding joy in hard times.
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