...men remain in their present low and primitive condition; but if they should feel the influence of the spring of springs arousing them, they would of necessity rise to a higher and more ethereal life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If people felt the spring of inspiration, they would rise to a higher, more ethereal life.
- In plain terms
- Inspiration can lift humanity to greater heights.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek and nurture inspiring influences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What inspires you?
- How can you share that spark?
Another view
Not everyone responds to the same inspirational triggers.
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