With celestial sight, trials impossible to change become possible to endure.
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I believe that in the pursuit of education, individual desire is more influential than institution, and personal faith more forceful than faculty.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Personal motivation and belief play a greater role in education than formal institutions.
This quote emphasizes the importance of individual desire and personal faith in the learning process. It suggests that one's enthusiasm and inner belief are more potent and essential for educational success than the structures and faculties provided by educational institutions.
Themes
EducationIndividualityMotivationBeliefLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech to inspire students to follow their passions.
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