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He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade
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"He that will enjoy the brightness of sunshine, must quit the coolness of the shade"

- Samuel Johnson

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This quote by Samuel Johnson is a pointer that in life, we need to be willing to take dangers and get out of our comfort zone in order to experience the happiness of life. The metaphor of sunshine and shade is used to illustrate this point. The sunshine represents the positive experiences and rewards that come with taking threats, while the shade represents the safety and convenience of staying in our comfort zone. Johnson is recommending that if we want to experience the brightness of sunshine, we must be willing to leave the coolness of the shade. This quote motivates us to take dangers and step out of our convenience zone in order to experience the pleasures of life. It advises us that although taking threats can be frightening, it is frequently needed in order to experience the rewards that include it. Taking dangers can cause brand-new chances, growth, and success. Therefore, if we want to enjoy the brightness of sunshine, we need to want to leave the coolness of the shade.

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Samuel Johnson This quote is written / told by Samuel Johnson between September 18, 1709 and December 13, 1784. He was a famous Author from England. The author also have 150 other quotes.

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