Admire and adore the Author of the telescopic universe, love and esteem the work, do all in your power to lessen ill, and increase good, but never assume to comprehend.
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I, poor creature, worn out with scribbling for my bread and my liberty, low in spirits and weak in health, must leave others to wear the laurels which I have sown, others to eat the bread which I have earned. A common case.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the struggles of the writer who feels their efforts go unrecognized while others benefit from their work.
In this quote, John Adams expresses a profound sense of exhaustion and disappointment. He feels that despite his hard work and contributions, he remains unacknowledged and left to struggle while others enjoy the accolades and rewards derived from his labor. This sentiment captures the often-unseen sacrifices made by creators and the reality that many talented individuals toil in obscurity, only to see others benefit from their efforts. It highlights the universal plight of those who labor in service of a greater good without receiving the recognition they deserve.
Themes
StruggleRecognitionSacrificeLaborDisappointment
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the unsung heroes of society.
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