A sacred burden is this life ye bear: Look on it, lift it, bear it solemnly, Stand up and walk beneath it steadfastly. Fail not for sorrow, falter not for sin, But onward, upward, till the goal ye win.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is a serious duty to carry with strength and faith despite hardships.
- In plain terms
- Treat life like a heavy job you must do steadily and without giving up.
- What can you take from it?
- Carry life's burdens with steady determination.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What burden do you carry?
- How do you stay steady?
Another view
It might overlook the need for rest or help.
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