I've always said that at the end of the day, on a legal issue, I think a wise old woman and a wise old man are going to reach the same conclusion.
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Slaying the dragon of delay is no sport for the short-winded.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Overcoming procrastination requires persistence and endurance.
This quote by Sandra Day O'Connor emphasizes the challenge of overcoming procrastination, likening it to slaying a dragon. It suggests that those who are not persistent or who give up easily will struggle to defeat the forces of delay in their lives, highlighting the necessity of perseverance and determination in achieving one's goals.
Themes
ProcrastinationPerseveranceEnduranceMotivationAction
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech encouraging students to finish their projects on time.
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