Life never presents us with anything which may not be looked upon as a fresh starting point, no less than as a termination.
Andre GideRead
Welcome anything that comes to you, but do not long for anything else.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace what life offers you in the present moment and avoid craving what you do not have.
This quote by AndrΓ© Gide encourages individuals to accept the experiences and opportunities that come their way without yearning for things that are currently out of reach. It suggests that true contentment comes from a mindset of appreciation for the present rather than a constant desire for what is lacking.
Themes
AcceptancePresentContentmentMindfulnessGratitude
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth.
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All quotes βDo not do what someone else could do as well as you. Do not say, do not write what someone else could say, could write as well as you. Care for nothing in yourself but what you feel exists nowhere else. And, out of yourself create, impatiently or patiently, the most irreplaceable of beings.
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Old hands soil, it seems, whatever they caress, but they too have their beauty when they are joined in prayer. Young hands were made for caresses and the sheathing of love. It is a pity to make them join too soon.
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