Heart Quote by Charles Dickens
“Whatever I have tried to do in life, I have tried with all my heart to do it well; whatever I have devoted myself to, I have devoted myself completely; in great aims and in small I have always thoroughly been in earnest.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Great Expectations, 1861
Commitment and sincerity in all endeavors, big or small, define a life lived earnestly.
In simple terms: Do everything wholeheartedly.
Give your best effort always.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career
- art
- volunteering
- relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does earnestness mean to you?
- Are you spreading yourself too thin?
Burnout can result from over‑commitment.