The people, who were trying to make this world worse... are not taking a day off. How can I? Light up the darkness.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Persist in creating goodness even when others work to worsen the world.
- In plain terms
- Keep bringing light when others bring darkness.
- What can you take from it?
- Do good work without taking a day off.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What darkness are you trying to light up?
- How do you stay motivated to do good?
Another view
Individual effort may feel insufficient against systemic issues.
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