Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.
Oliver GoldsmithRead
Wept o'er his wounds, or tales of sorrow done, Shoulder'd his crutch, and shew'd how fields were won.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes resilience in the face of adversity and the strength to overcome challenges.
In this quote by Oliver Goldsmith, the imagery of weeping over wounds and bearing a crutch symbolizes the struggles and hardships one encounters in life. Yet, despite the pain and sorrow, the triumphant act of showing how 'fields were won' illustrates the ability to rise above challenges, embodying the spirit of courage and perseverance in the pursuit of victory.
Themes
CourageResilienceOvercomingAdversityTriumph
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to encourage those facing difficulties to keep pushing forward.
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