The earth has grown old with its burden of care, But at Christmas it always is young.
Phillips BrooksRead
Set yourself earnestly to see what you are made to do, and then set yourself earnestly to do it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages individuals to identify their purpose and passionately pursue it.
Phillips Brooks emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and action in fulfilling one's potential. The quote suggests that one should take the time to introspect and understand their unique abilities and calling in life, and then commit fully to acting on that understanding to achieve fulfillment and success.
Themes
PurposeActionSelf-DiscoveryMotivationCommitmentSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a motivational speech at a career development seminar.
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Think of life as a voyage. The truest liver of the truest life is like a voyager who, as he sails, is not indifferent to all the beauty of the sea around him.
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