Thou who stealest fire, From the fountains of the past, To glorify the present; oh, haste, Visit my low desire! Strengthen me, enlighten me! I faint in this obscurity, Thou dewy dawn of memory.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Memory draws power from the past to enlighten and strengthen the present.
- In plain terms
- Use memories of the past to guide and strengthen today.
- What can you take from it?
- Use past memories to strengthen your present.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does memory guide your present actions?
Another view
Relying too much on the past can hinder adapting to the new.
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