There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
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Success is relative. It is what we make of the mess we have made of things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success is subjective and depends on our perspective of our experiences.
In this quote, T. S. Eliot expresses the idea that success is not a fixed standard but rather a personal interpretation of our circumstances and the outcomes of our actions. He emphasizes that how we perceive and evaluate the challenges and mistakes we face plays a crucial role in defining what success means to us individually.
Themes
SuccessPerspectiveFailureInterpretationExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to inspire students about their future paths.
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