Quote by Frederick Douglass

It is not light that we need, but fire it is not the gentle shower, but thunder. We need the storm, the whirlwind, and the earthquake.

It is not light that we need, but fire it is not the gentle

Summary

This quote suggests that mere warmth or comfort is not enough to inspire change or progress. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of a fiery passion, intense energy, and disruptive forces like thunderstorms, whirlwinds, and earthquakes to provoke transformation and growth. It implies that true development comes from embracing challenges, upheavals, and the unexpected, rather than seeking only ease and tranquility.

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