Even in the mud and scum of things, something always, always sings.

by piclry · Published June 1, 2022 · Updated June 1, 2022

Meaning of Even in the mud and scum of things, something

Congratulate yourself if you have done something strange, extravagant and broken the monotony.

always, always sings. Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson.

The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.

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