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When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could
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"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me'"

- Erma Bombeck

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This quote by Erma Bombeck speaks to the idea of living a life of purpose and maximizing the gifts and talents we have actually been given. It recommends that we must aim to utilize all of our skills and capabilities to their max potential, so that when we stand before God at the end of our lives, we can look back with satisfaction and state that we have actually used everything we were offered. This quote motivates us to make the most of our lives and to use our talents to make a positive distinction in the world. It reminds us that our lives are finite which we ought to aim to maximize the time we have been provided. Eventually, it is a pointer that we need to use our talents to make a favorable effect on the world and to leave a legacy that will outlast us.

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Erma Bombeck This quote is written / told by Erma Bombeck between February 21, 1927 and April 22, 1996. She was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 61 other quotes.

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