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“I should like, if I could, to leave a humble gift -- a bit of chaste prose that had caught up some noble moods.” quote by Max Ehrmann
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“I should like, if I could, to leave a humble gift -- a bit of chaste prose that had caught up some noble moods.”

Max Ehrmann

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Source Poem: Desiderata, 1927

A humble offering of modest, pure writing that captures noble emotions.

In simple terms: Offering modest, pure writing that captures noble emotions.

Key Takeaway

Share simple, sincere words that uplift.

Themes

humility art emotion

Mood

reflective gentle

Type

inspirational literary

When to use this quote

  • letter writing
  • journaling
  • public speaking
  • teaching

Key Concepts

literature aesthetic expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can modest prose reach a wider audience?
  • What emotions do you wish to evoke?
A Different Perspective

The impact may be limited if audience lacks appreciation.

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