Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime, And, departing, leave behind us Footprints on the sand of time; Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solenm main, A forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again. Let us then be up and doing, With a heart for any fate; Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and to wait. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
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In this quote, Oliver Wendell Holmes is expressing the notion that a life well-lived can leave a legacy for future generations. He also highlights the value of perseverance in the face of challenges. This quote is often used to encourage a person to keep pushing through difficult times and to work hard towards a goal. It is a reminder that no matter what obstacles we may face, we can still make our lives sublime.

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