After the final no there comes a yes And on that yes the future world depends. No was the night. Yes is this present sun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- After rejection or negation comes affirmation and hope. The present sun of 'yes' follows the night of 'no'.
- In plain terms
- Hope follows rejection; affirmation follows negation.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect affirmation after rejection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did a yes follow your no?
- How do you sustain hope?
Another view
It may be overly optimistic about timing.
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