Famous quote by Henri Frederic Amiel

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Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you
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"Work while you have the light. You are responsible for the talent that has been entrusted to you"

- Henri Frederic Amiel

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This quote by Henri Frederic Amiel is a tip to take advantage of our time and also to utilize our skills to their fullest capacity. It is a call to activity to utilize the resources we have been given and to work hard while we have the opportunity. It is a suggestion that we are accountable for the talents we have actually been offered and that we ought to utilize them to their fullest potential. We need to not take our talents for granted and need to strive to make the most of them. The quote is a reminder that we should not waste our time and also should use our skills to their greatest potential. We should utilize our skills to make a difference in the world as well as to make a positive effect. We need to utilize our abilities to help others and to make the globe a far better place. We should utilize our abilities to make a difference in our very own lives and in the lives of those around us. We must utilize our skills to make a favorable impact on the globe.

About the Author

Switzerland Flag This quote is written / told by Henri Frederic Amiel between September 27, 1821 and January 1, 1881. He was a famous Philosopher from Switzerland. The author also have 54 other quotes.

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