With care and patience, people may accomplish things which, to an indolent person, would appear impossible.
Interpretation
With effort and perseverance, anyone can achieve what seems unattainable to the lazy.
This quote by Dorothea Dix emphasizes the value of hard work and dedication in achieving goals. It contrasts the outcomes of those who are willing to invest time and energy into their pursuits with those who prefer to remain idle, suggesting that what appears impossible to the unmotivated can be accomplished with the right mindset and effort.
In practice
Use this quote in a motivational speech about achieving goals.
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Is it that your dream is unattainable or is it that you have the wrong dream?
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Concern yourself not with what you tried _x000D_ and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.
Champions are not the ones who always win races - champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time. 'Champion' is a state of mind. They are devoted. They compete to best themselves as much if not more than they compete to best others. Champions are not just athletes.
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