Sweep up the debris of decaying faith; _x000D_ Sweep down the cobwebs of worn-out out beliefs, _x000D_ And throw your soul wide open to the light of reason and of knowledge. _x000D_ Be not afraid _x000D_ To thrust aside half-truths and grasp the whole.
Interpretation
This quote encourages embracing knowledge and truth while discarding outdated beliefs and fears.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox's quote emphasizes the importance of renewing one's perspective by letting go of old, limiting beliefs and embracing the full spectrum of knowledge and reason. It invites individuals to face their fears, challenge half-truths, and courageously seek the complete truth, encouraging personal growth and enlightenment.
In practice
In a speech about personal growth, this quote can inspire others to seek the truth.
I am the voice of the voiceless; Through me the dumb shall speak. Till the deaf world's ears be made to hear. The wrongs of the wordless weak. And I am my brothers keeper, And I will fight his fights; And speak the words for beast and bird. Till the world shall set things right.
A weed is but an unloved flower.
So many gods, so many creeds, so many paths that wind and wind while just the art of being kind is all the sad world needs.
'Tis easy enough to be pleasant, When life flows along like a song; But the man worth while is the one who will smile when everything goes dead wrong.
Do you wish the world were happy? Then remember day by day, just to scatter seeds of kindness as you pass along the way. . . .
It is easy to be pleasant when life flows by like a song, but the man worth while is the one who will smile when everything goes dead wrong. For the test of the heart is trouble, and it always comes with years, and the smile that is worth the praises of earth is the smile that shines through the tears.
You have to talk about mistakes and then talk about what you have learned and how to move forward. You acknowledge missteps right away, you deal with them, and you move ahead.
A problem is solved not by confronting it directly, but by going to a level where no problem exists.
More knowledge may be gained of a man's real character by a short conversation with one of his servants than from a formal and studied narrative, begun with his pedigree and ended with his funeral.
We should be careful to get out of an experience only the wisdom that is in it - and stop there.
I met Tiger Woods when he was younger. He's amazing - obviously technically, but his mental approach, too. He's really something.
Truth is a torch but a tremendous one. That is why we hurry past it, shielding our eyes, indeed, in fear of getting burned.
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