Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to live. Select a vocation that helps realise your ideal of compassion.
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If we believe that tomorrow will be better, we can bear a hardship today
Interpretation
What this quote means
Believing in a better future helps us endure present difficulties.
This quote emphasizes the power of hope in overcoming current challenges. When we have faith that tomorrow will bring positive change, it gives us the strength and resilience to face the hardships of today.
Themes
HopeEnduranceFutureResilienceHardship
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire someone going through a tough time to keep moving forward.
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