You know you are truly alive when you’re living among lions.
Isak DinesenRead
When you have a great and difficult task, something perhaps almost impossible, if you only work a little at a time, every day a little, suddenly the work will finish itself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Consistent small efforts can lead to the completion of challenging tasks.
This quote emphasizes the power of perseverance and the effectiveness of incremental progress when facing daunting challenges. It suggests that even seemingly impossible tasks can be accomplished by dedicating small amounts of time and effort daily, ultimately leading to unexpected success.
Themes
MotivationPerseveranceProgressEffortSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used as encouragement for students tackling difficult projects.
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