# You owe it to all of us to get on with what you're... | W.H. Auden Quote

> Source: https://positivity.org/quotes/quote-wh-auden-you-owe-it-to-all

> You owe it to all of us to get on with what you''re good at.

## What This Quote Means

When we know why we are here, the how becomes much clearer.

## About W.H. Auden

W.H. Auden was one of the greatest English-language poets of the 20th century, known for his technical virtuosity and moral engagement.

W.H. Auden (1907-1973) was a master craftsman whose poetry engaged with the political and personal crises of the 20th century.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Purpose reflection

Write about what gives your life meaning and direction.

### Align actions

Ensure your daily activities connect to your larger purpose.

### Serve others

Find ways to use your unique strengths in service of others.

## Reflection Questions

- What would I do if money were no object?

- What legacy do I want to leave behind?

- How does my daily life align with my deepest sense of purpose?

## More Quotes by W.H. Auden

> We are all here on earth to help others; what on earth the others are here for, I don''t know.

> We must love one another or die.

> Choice of attention — to pay attention to this and ignore that — is to the inner life what choice of action is to the outer.

> Murder is unique in that it abolishes the party it injures, so that society has to take the place of the victim and on his behalf demand atonement or grant forgiveness.

> Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: all of them make me laugh.