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Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow.
"Joy is the holy fire that keeps our purpose warm and our intelligence aglow."— Helen Keller
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Meaning of this quote
Joy is imagined as energy that sustains purpose and clear thought.
Key takeaway:
Make room for experiences that renew your motivation.
Origin of the quote
To the New College Girl, collected in Out of the Dark.
Who actually said this?
VerifiedThe full essay documents the sentence in Keller’s discussion of work, service, and a college student’s outlook.
