Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Roosevelt urges people to take initiative and embrace challenge rather than settling for a passive, comfort-driven life.
- In plain terms
- Do things and seize opportunities instead of just sitting still and living easily.
- What can you take from it?
- Take action and face challenges rather than avoiding them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What action are you avoiding?
- What defines an easy life for you?
Another view
Some circumstances limit the ability to seize moments or take action.
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Freedom from effort in the present merely means that there has been effort stored up in the past.
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