Gotta kick at the darkness til it bleeds daylight.
Bruce CockburnRead
But nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight / Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Achieving valuable goals requires effort and perseverance, even in challenging times.
This quote emphasizes that worthwhile achievements often demand struggle and determination. It suggests that one must persistently confront obstacles and difficulties, akin to fighting in the darkness, to ultimately achieve success and see the 'daylight' of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Themes
EffortStruggleSuccessPerseveranceDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, you can use this quote to inspire your audience about the necessity of hard work.
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