Give unto me, made lowly wise, The spirit of self-sacrifice; The confidence of reason give, And in the light of truth thy bondman let me live!
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the value of humility, selflessness, and the pursuit of truth and wisdom.
William Wordsworth calls for a humble wisdom characterized by self-sacrifice and reason. He expresses a desire to live in truth while dedicating himself to the greater good, suggesting that true enlightenment comes from a blend of humility and a commitment to serve others.
In practice
In a speech about teamwork, one could highlight the importance of self-sacrifice with this quote.
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By all means sometimes be alone; salute thyself; see what thy soul doth wear; dare to look in thy chest; and tumble up and down what thou findest there.
There was a time when meadow, grove, and stream,_x000D_ _x000D_ The earth, and every common sight,_x000D_ _x000D_ To me did seem_x000D_ _x000D_ Apparelled in celestial light,_x000D_ _x000D_ The glory and the freshness of a dream.
Books are yours, Within whose silent chambers treasure lies Preserved from age to age; more precious far Than that accumulated store of gold And orient gems, which, for a day of need, The Sultan hides deep in ancestral tombs. These hoards of truth you can unlock at will.
The world is too much with us; late and soon, Getting and spending, we lay waste our powers: Little we see in Nature that is ours; We have given our hearts away, a sordid boon! The Sea that bares her bosom to the moon; The winds that will be howling at all hours, And are up-gathered now like sleeping flowers; For this, for everything, we are out of tune.
Shalt show us how divine a thing A woman may be made.
Worrying about bills, food, or other problems leaves less capacity to think ahead or to exert self-discipline. So, poverty imposes a mental tax.
Giving is the secret of abundance.
He that wants money, means, and content is without three good friends.
For I have neither wit, nor words, nor worth, Action, nor utterance, nor the power of speech, To stir men's blood: I only speak right on; I tell you that which you yourselves do know.
Most fears of rejection rest on the desire for approval from other people. Don't base your self-esteem on their opinions.
Nothing in this world is to be feared... only understood.
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