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
Today is the blocks with which we build.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Today is the foundation for our future successes.
This quote emphasizes the importance of todayβs actions and choices in shaping our future. It suggests that each day presents us with building blocks to create the life we envision, and therefore encourages us to take proactive steps now to achieve our goals.
Themes
TodayBuildFutureActionSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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In the long run men hit only what they aim at.
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