You can't measure time by days, the way you measure money by dollars and cents, because dollars are all the same while every day is different and maybe every hour as well.
Jorge Luis BorgesRead
So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Take initiative to cultivate your own happiness and creativity rather than relying on others.
This quote by Jorge Luis Borges encourages individuals to actively engage in their own personal growth and self-fulfillment. Instead of depending on external validation or support, it promotes the idea of nurturing one's own passions and inner beauty, suggesting that true satisfaction comes from creating one's own path in life.
Themes
Self-GrowthCreativityHappinessInitiativeSelf-FulfillmentInner-Beauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote would be perfect to share in a motivational speech about personal development.
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