We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
Abigail AdamsRead
Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.
Interpretation
Patience and perseverance can help overcome significant challenges.
This quote by Abigail Adams emphasizes the power of patience and persistence in the face of adversity. It suggests that while obstacles may seem daunting, individuals can achieve great things if they remain patient and steadfast in their efforts to overcome difficulties.
In practice
This quote can be used as a motivational reminder during a team meeting when facing tough project timelines.
We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.
If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?
I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life. Man was made for action and for bustle too, I believe.
The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.
Well, knowledge is a fine thing, and mother Eve thought so; but she smarted so severely for hers, that most of her daughters have been afraid of it since.
I'm not sure I've ever been around anybody that wanted to win more or worked harder than Michael Jordan.
I am one of those who will go on doing till all doings are at an end.
Each morning sees some task begun, each evening sees it close; Something attempted, something done, has earned a night's repose.
The competitive advantages the marketplace demands is someone more human, connected, and mature. Someone with passion and energy, capable of seeing things as they are and negotiating multiple priorities as she makes useful decisions without angst. Flexible in the face of change, resilient in the face of confusion. All of these attributes are choices, not talents, and all of them are available to you.
The thing about growing up with Fred and George," said Ginny thoughtfully, "is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve.
With the right attitude, human beings can move mountains. With the wrong attitude, they can be crushed by the smallest grain of sand.
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