And when you discover what you will be in your life, set…
““And when you discover what you will be in your life, set out to do it as if God Almighty called you at this particular moment in history to do it. Don’t just set out to do a good job. Set out to do such a good job that the living, the dead or the unborn couldn’t do it any better. If it falls your lot to be a street sweeper, sweep streets like Michelangelo painted pictures, sweep streets like Beethoven composed music, sweep streets like Leontyne Price sings before the Metropolitan Opera. Sweep streets like Shakespeare wrote poetry. Sweep streets so well that all the hosts of heaven and earth will have to pause and say: Here lived a great street sweeper who swept his job well.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Excellence demands treating any task as a divine calling, performing it with transcendent artistry.
In simple terms: Do everything as if God ordered it.
Key Takeaway
Pursue mastery in every role.
Themes
purpose
excellence
calling
Mood
inspired
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- everyday work
- service jobs
- creative endeavors
- leadership roles
Key Concepts
divine purpose
mastery
humility
craftsmanship
Questions to Reflect On
- What ordinary task can you elevate today?
- How does seeing work as sacred change your attitude?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic barriers or personal limits.