I believe that men are inspired to-day as much as ever men were.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human inspiration remains constant across time.
- In plain terms
- People are just as inspired now as in the past.
- What can you take from it?
- Inspiration is timeless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel most inspired?
- Has inspiration changed over history?
Another view
It ignores periods of collective apathy or despair.
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