When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- One should strive to use all their talents and gifts in life.
- In plain terms
- Use all your talents before you die.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest your talents fully in life.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What talents have you used well?
- What gifts remain untapped?
Another view
Some talents may be reserved or dormant for good reasons.
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