O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
Sail on ship of state, sail on, I union, strong and great! Humanity with all its fears, with all its hopes of future years, is hanging on thy fate!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of unity and hope for the future amidst challenges.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote reflects on the collective journey of humanity as it navigates the uncertainties of life. It speaks to the idea that we must come together, like a ship sailing on a sea of fears and hopes, relying on our unity and strength to shape a better future. Each person’s potential and responsibility play a crucial role in determining the fate of our society.
Themes
UnityHumanityStrengthHopeFuture
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about teamwork, this quote can inspire collaboration.
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Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
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To be seventy years old is like climbing the Alps. You reach a snow-crowned summit, and see behind you the deep valley stretching miles and miles away, and before you other summits higher and whiter, which you may have strength to climb, or may not. Then you sit down and meditate and wonder which it will be.
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God is not dead; nor doth He sleep; ... _x000D_ The wrong shall fail,_x000D_ The right prevail,_x000D_ With peace on earth, good will to men.
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In the long run men hit only what they aim at.
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