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
Let us then be up and doing, With a heart for any fate, Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote encourages perseverance and a proactive attitude towards achieving one's goals.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote emphasizes the importance of action and resilience in the face of life's challenges. It highlights that one should be actively engaged in their pursuits with an open heart, ready to embrace whatever outcomes may come, while balancing hard work with patience. The essence is to continue striving towards your aspirations and to learn from both the efforts and the waiting periods that accompany any significant achievement.
Themes
PerseverancePatienceMotivationActionGoals
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote at a motivational workshop to inspire participants to pursue their dreams.
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All quotes →There are moments in life, when the heart is so full of emotion That if by chance it be shaken, or into its depths like a pebble Drops some careless word, it overflows, and its secret, Spilt on the ground like water, can never be gathered together.
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Perseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough and loud enough at the gate, you are sure to wake up somebody.
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