Quote by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Each morning sees some task begun, each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, has earned a night's repose.

Each morning sees some task begun, each evening sees it clos

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This quote emphasizes the satisfaction and fulfillment that comes from completing tasks and accomplishing goals. It suggests that starting and finishing a task each day is necessary for finding contentment and allowing oneself to rest peacefully at night. By acknowledging the efforts made and the things achieved throughout the day, one can find solace and tranquility in knowing that their actions have led them closer to their desired outcomes.

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