The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise.
Miguel De CervantesRead
One man scorned and covered with scars still strove with his last ounce of courage to reach the unreachable stars; and the world will be better for this.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the relentless pursuit of dreams despite facing challenges and suffering.
This quote illustrates the essence of human perseverance and bravery. It speaks to the idea that even in the face of adversity and personal scars, the pursuit of noble goals—symbolized by 'the unreachable stars'—is worthwhile. The act of striving for such aspirations not only enriches the individual but also positively impacts the world around us.
Themes
CouragePerseveranceDreamsAdversityAspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used to inspire students during a graduation speech.
More from Miguel De Cervantes
All quotes →Patience and shuffle the cards.
Miguel De CervantesRead
It's up to brave hearts, sir, to be patient when things are going badly, as well as being happy when they're going well ... For I've heard that what they call fortune is a flighty woman who drinks too much, and, what's more, she's blind, so she can't see what she's doing, and she doesn't know who she's knocking over or who she's raising up.
Miguel De CervantesRead
When the head aches, all the members partake of the pain.
Miguel De CervantesRead
Though Gods attributes are equal, yet his mercy is more attractive and pleasing in our eyes than his justice.
Miguel De CervantesRead
If you are ambitious of climbing up to the difficult, and in a manner inaccessible, summit of the Temple of Fame, your surest way is to leave on one hand the narrow path of Poetry, and follow the narrower track of Knight-Errantry, which in a trice may raise you to an imperial throne.
Miguel De CervantesRead
Similar quotes
I'm not easily scared; from the age of 8, I learned what it means to have everything you know taken away and what it means to persevere. I approach politics the same way.
Ilhan OmarRead
Travel is not about money, it's about courage.
Paulo CoelhoRead
When you compare what people endured in the South in the 60s to try to get the right to vote for African Americans, and to compare what people were subjected to there to what happened in Philadelphia - which was inappropriate, certainly that . . . to describe it in those terms I think does a great disservice to people who put their lives on the line, who risked all, for my people.
Eric HolderRead
Brave men rejoice in adversity, just as brave soldiers triumph in war.
Lucius Annaeus SenecaRead
The battle goes on for me; as a gay man, I shall not be happy until I see equality across the board.
Rob HalfordRead
We have a powerful potential in our youth, and we must have the courage to change old ideas and practices so that we may direct their power toward good ends.
Mary Mcleod BethuneRead