Say to them, say to the down-keepers, the sun-slappers, the self-soilers, the harmony-hushers, 'even if you are not ready for day it cannot always be night.' You will be right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even if you feel unprepared, the day will come and night cannot last forever.
- In plain terms
- Day will come even if you’re not ready.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that change is inevitable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with feeling unready?
- What does “day” represent for you?
Another view
It may overlook the difficulty of preparing for change.
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