Quiet Desperation
"Boys, you must strive to find your own voice. Because the longer you wait to begin, the less likely you are to find it at all. Thoreau said, 'Most men lead lives of quiet desperation.' Don't be resigned to that. Break out!"
- John Keating in The Dead Poets Society
To succeed in life, we do not have to gain infinite wealth, happiness, or fame. Many become trapped in their quiet desperation. However, others can overcome the boundaries, utilizing such pain to produce extraordinary greatness. Living a life without fame, wealth, or happiness, Vincent Van Gogh suffered from depression, and he received no appreciation for his art. In his miserable life, he sold only one painting. Yet, he still amounted to exceeding greatness. Perhaps the monotony of our everyday lives has a greater impact than we shall ever experience. Maybe, like Van Gogh, we will never see the influence our lives had on those around us. If we succeed to utilize our quiet desperation, we, too, might amount to something great.
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