Is earnest enough, may earnest attract or lead to light; Is light enough, if hands in clumsy frenzy, flimsy whimsically, enlist; Is light enough when this bewilderment crying against the dark shuts down the shades? Dilute confusion. Find and explode our mist.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Earnestness and light can overcome confusion if people act decisively despite clumsiness.
- In plain terms
- Sincere effort can clear up confusion and lead to answers.
- What can you take from it?
- Try hard enough and you find the light.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find light in confusion?
- What does earnest effort look like?
Another view
It idealizes effort without addressing systemic barriers.
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