Whether we be young or old, Our destiny, our being's heart and home, Is with infinitude, and only there; With hope it is, hope that can never die, Effort and expectation, and desire, And something evermore about to be.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Human destiny lies in an infinite future driven by undying hope, effort, and desire.
- In plain terms
- Our future is endless and fueled by hope and the desire to become more.
- What can you take from it?
- Hope and anticipation propel human purpose toward an undefined future.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What drives your hope?
- Where is your destiny?
Another view
It assumes hope is universally beneficial regardless of reality.
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