Another year Quote by Louis Yako
““Oh, my friends, the first wish I have for the new year is to change the worn-out greeting: 'happy new year'. There is no happiness, only fleeting moments of joy. There is nothing new under the sun, only new ways of looking at the same eternal challenges and unresolved questions. There is no point in wishing for a perfect health in a profoundly sick world – the view is much clearer and more interesting when living on the edge. And so, I wish you all endurance as we go through another difficult year. I wish you courage to snatch a few more days (or moments) of joy as another year slips through the fingers of Time. I wish you much strength to maintain your equilibrium as we face new earthquakes of uncertainty in the coming year. Most of all, I wish we never give up on the possibility of doing things otherwise. And, of course, I wish you much love.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: New Year Address, 2023 (public talk)
A call to replace hollow greetings with realistic wishes for endurance, courage, strength, and love amid ongoing challenges.
In simple terms: Encourage resilience and love instead of empty wishes.
Key Takeaway
Seek strength, courage, love daily.
Themes
resilience
hope
love
realism
courage
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal setbacks
- global crises
- daily stress
- health challenges
- social change
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn endurance into action?
- What does love look like in difficult times?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the need for systemic change beyond individual endurance.
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