Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
John RuskinRead
Doing is the great thing, for if people resolutely do what is right, they come in time to like doing it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Engaging in righteous actions leads to a genuine enjoyment of those actions over time.
This quote by John Ruskin emphasizes the importance of action, particularly in doing what is morally and ethically right. It suggests that when individuals consistently engage in good deeds with determination, they eventually develop an affinity for those actions, transforming them into a source of joy and fulfillment.
Themes
ActionRighteousnessHabitEnjoymentMorality
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of ethical leadership.
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