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Discussion Groups / English Usage / November 20066 ideas to think and talk about
I will 1. Follow my convictions 2. Build confidence 3. Show determination 4. Give of myself 5. Offer and earn respect 6. Look for mentors What does it mean, 'to give of myself'? Regards, Igor >I will > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >What does it mean, 'to give of myself'? In this context it probably means to be generous, offering your knowledge and experience to help others. Where's this from -- one of Rummy's infamous motivation memos?  SignatureBrad Germolene Brad Germolene schrieb: > >I will > > [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Where's this from -- one of Rummy's infamous motivation memos? No, it is from Muhammed Ali's charity fund. Regards, Igor >>I will >> >>1. Follow my convictions >>2. Build confidence >>3. Show determination >>4. Give of myself 4 A. I will give of my surplus, not of my essence >5. Offer and earn respect >>6. Look for mentors >>What does it mean, 'to give of myself'? > > In this context it probably means to be generous, offering your > knowledge and experience to help others. > > Where's this from -- one of Rummy's infamous motivation memos? > What does it mean, 'to give of myself'? To "give of X" means to devote or contribute X to some person or cause: "She gave generously of her time to assist the committee." When X is a reflexive pronoun (myself, himself, ourselves, etc.), the phrase means broadly to work at assisting, give time and effort. The giving may be generic, universal, meaning to all who seem to be in need (as in your example), or to a specified person or cause ("They give of themselves to improve the quality of education"). |
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