Give unto me, made lowly wise, The spirit of self-sacrifice; The confidence of reason give, And in the light of truth thy bondman let me live!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker asks for humility, self-sacrifice, reason, and truth to guide their life.
- In plain terms
- Ask for humility, sacrifice, reason, and truth to live by.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek moral guidance through humility and truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What guides your choices?
- Is sacrifice virtuous?
Another view
Self-sacrifice may lead to burnout.
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