With a tear for the dark past, turn we then to the dazzling future, and, veiling our eyes, press forward. The long and weary winter of the race is ended. Its summer has begun. Humanity has burst the chrysalis. The heavens are before it.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of looking forward to a brighter future while acknowledging past struggles.
Edward Bellamy's quote reflects a journey of transformation and hope, encouraging us to not be weighed down by the burdens of the past. By recognizing the challenges faced, we can embrace the promising future that lies ahead, symbolized by the transition from winter to summer, indicating renewal and growth for humanity.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about overcoming adversity.
If you put one model in a show or in an ad campaign, that doesn't solve the problem. We need teachers in universities. We need internships. We need people of different ethnic backgrounds in all parts of the industry. That really is the solution: you have to change it from the inside.
In this Revolution, no plans have been written for retreat. Those who will not get into step will find that the parade has passed them by.
All beginnings are somewhat strange; but we must have patience, and little by little, we shall find things, which at first were obscure, becoming clearer.
I have to say goodbye to things in order to take on bigger things that I've always wanted to do.
Do not belong to the past dawns,but to the noons of future
I realized that if what we call human nature can be changed, then absolutely anything is possible. From that moment my life changed.
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