I have lost more than a beloved friend. I have lost an inspiration. She would rather light candles than curse the darkness, and her glow has warmed the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The person being honored chose to act positively rather than complain.
- In plain terms
- She tried to fix problems instead of complaining.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on solving problems rather than complaining.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What positive action can I take today?
Another view
Not all problems can be fixed by individual effort.
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