None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David ThoreauRead
Drive a nail home and clinch it so faithfully that you can wake up in the night and think of your work with satisfaction - a work at which you would not be ashamed to invoke the muse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Strive for excellence in your work so that it brings you satisfaction and pride.
This quote by Henry David Thoreau emphasizes the importance of commitment and diligence in one's work. It suggests that one should approach their tasks with sincerity and care, ensuring that they feel a sense of pride and fulfillment in what they have accomplished, even to the point of reflecting on it during moments of rest.
Themes
WorkPrideSatisfactionCommitmentExcellence
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech discussing work ethics.
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