I prize thy gentle heart, Free from ambition, falsehood, or art, And thy good mind, Daily refined, By pure desire To fan the heaven-seeking fire.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I value a gentle heart free of ambition and falsehood, and a refined mind driven by pure desire toward higher aspirations.
- In plain terms
- I cherish a humble heart and a pure, refined mind seeking higher goals.
- What can you take from it?
- Cultivate humility and pure intention for growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can humility coexist with ambition?
- What defines pure desire?
Another view
Total lack of ambition may hinder achievement.
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