No individual is alone responsible for a single stepping stone along the path of progress, and where the path is smooth progress is most rapid.
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Oh, somewhere in this favoured land the sun is shining bright; The band is playing somewhere; and somewhere hearts are light; And somewhere men are laughing; and little children shout; But there is no joy in Mudville- great Casey has struck out.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the stark contrast between joy elsewhere and the despair felt in Mudville due to a loss.
The quote paints a vivid picture of a world filled with happiness and celebration, yet it contrasts that imagery with the sorrow felt in Mudville over a specific event—the failure of Casey to hit when it mattered. This captures the essence of how personal disappointment can overshadow joy in the larger context of life.
Themes
JoySorrowContrastLifeLoss
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in a speech to highlight resilience in the face of adversity.
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