Garfield: 'Old boy! Do you think my name will have a place in human history?' Rockwell: 'Yes, a grand one, but a grander one in human hearts. Old fellow, you mustn't talk in that way. You have a great work yet to perform.' Garfield: 'No. My work is done.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Garfield accepts that his life work is complete despite being discouraged.
- In plain terms
- He says his work is done even when told he has more to do.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept when your time is up.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you know your work is done?
- How do you face the end?
Another view
It is unclear if he literally meant his work was fully completed.
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