Children Quote by Dave Eggers
![“My plans are a jumble for now, but I do know certain things that I will and will not do. [...] I will reach upward. I will attempt to do better. I will not be a burden upon those who have helped me too much already. I will always be grateful for what pleasure I have enjoyed, what joys I have yet…” quote by Dave Eggers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/906/dave-eggers-638_children_my-plans-are-a-jumble-for-now-but-i-do-k_2955862.jpg)
““My plans are a jumble for now, but I do know certain things that I will and will not do. [...] I will reach upward. I will attempt to do better. I will not be a burden upon those who have helped me too much already. I will always be grateful for what pleasure I have enjoyed, what joys I have yet to experience. I will take opportunities as they come, but at the same time, I will not trust so easily. I will look at who is at the door before opening it. I will try to be fierce. I will argue when necessary. I will be willing to fight. I will not smile reflexively at every person I see. I will live as a good child of God, and will forgive him each time he claims another of the people I love. I will forgive and attempt to understand his plans for me, and I will not pity myself.””
About This Quote
Personal resolve involves gratitude, caution, ambition, and moral grounding, balancing trust with self‑protection.
In simple terms: Balance gratitude, ambition, and caution.
Key Takeaway
Live responsibly with gratitude.
Themes
self‑discipline
faith
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationship building
- spiritual practice
- goal setting
Key Concepts
personal ethics
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What boundaries protect you?
- How do you stay humble while striving?
A Different Perspective
Over‑cautiousness may hinder opportunities.
