What you persist in doing gets easier. The task hasn't changed, but your ability to do it has increased.
Interpretation
Consistent effort makes tasks easier over time as one's skills improve.
This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson emphasizes the idea that persistence in any endeavor leads to increased proficiency, making the original task feel easier. It suggests that while the challenges we face may remain the same, our growing ability and experience transform our approach and efficiency.
In practice
This quote can inspire students before an important exam, reminding them that their hard work will pay off.
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Hast thou named all the birds without a gun?
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Don't try to be perfect; just be an excellent example of being human.
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If you are not in the process of becoming the person you want to be, you are automatically engaged in becoming the person you don't want to be.
All that is impossible remains to be accomplished.
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