We must never expect discretion in first love: it is accompanied by such excessive joy that unless the joy is allowed to overflow, it will choke you.
Alexandre DumasRead
Darling, replied Valentine, has not the count just told us that all human wisdom was contained in these two words,- "Wait and hope"?
Interpretation
Patience and optimism are key components of human wisdom.
This quote reflects the idea that the essence of human wisdom can be distilled into simply waiting patiently for positive outcomes and remaining hopeful. It suggests that in times of uncertainty or difficulty, exercising patience and maintaining hope are vital traits that can guide us through life's challenges.
In practice
In a motivational speech about resilience during tough times.
We must never expect discretion in first love: it is accompanied by such excessive joy that unless the joy is allowed to overflow, it will choke you.
There are two ways of seeing: with the body and with the soul. The body's sight can sometimes forget, but the soul remembers forever.
I do not often laugh, sir, as you may perceive by the air of my countenance; but nevertheless, I retain the privilege of laughing when I please.
There is neither happiness nor misery in the world; there is only the comparison of one state with another, nothing more. He who has felt the deepest grief is best able to experience supreme happiness.
Those born to wealth, and who have the means of gratifying every wish, know not what is the real happiness of life, just as those who have been tossed on the stormy waters of the ocean on a few frail planks can alone realize the blessings of fair weather.
It is the way of weakened minds to see everything through a black cloud. The soul forms its own horizons; your soul is darkened, and consequently the sky of the future appears stormy and unpromising
There are no uninteresting things, only uninterested people.
The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.
Rashness belongs to youth; prudence to old age.
Young people, nowadays, imagine that money is everything. Yes, murmured Lord Henry, settling his button-hole in his coat; and when they grow older they know it.
As great scientists have said and as all children know, it is above all by the imagination that we achieve perception, and compassion, and hope.
Life is about balance. Be kind, but donβt let people abuse you. Trust, but donβt be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself.
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