Never promise more than you can perform.
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Do not turn back when you are just at the goal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Perseverance is essential to achieving your goals, especially when success is within reach.
This quote by Publilius Syrus emphasizes the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of challenges. It suggests that one should not give up or lose hope when they are close to achieving their objectives, as the most significant successes often come just at the brink of failure. The encouragement is to keep pushing forward, even when the journey seems difficult, as the end goal may be just around the corner.
Themes
PerseveranceSuccessMotivationDeterminationGoals
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about chasing dreams and ambitions.
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