I began writing when I was still in the British Foreign Service, and it was then understood that even if you wrote about butterfly collecting, you used another name.
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The fact that you can only do a little is no excuse for doing nothing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Even small efforts are valuable and should not be dismissed.
This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action, regardless of how small it may seem. It suggests that one should not let the perception of limited ability justify inaction, as every effort contributes to progress and change.
Themes
ActionEffortMotivationProgressChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage community service.
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