Shine by the side of every path we tread With such a luster, he that runs may read.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth and virtue should be clear enough for anyone to understand.
- In plain terms
- Be so clear that anyone walking by can see the truth.
- What can you take from it?
- Live so clearly that your life speaks for itself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How clear is your personal example?
- What does a life that speaks clearly look like?
Another view
Not everyone interprets actions the same way.
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