How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be?
Vincent Van GoghRead
For great things do not done just happen by impulse but are a succession of small things linked together.
Interpretation
Great achievements are the result of consistent efforts, not random actions.
Vincent Van Gogh highlights the importance of perseverance and intentionality in achieving great things. He emphasizes that significant accomplishments are not simply the result of spontaneous impulses but rather the cumulative effect of many small, interconnected actions taken over time.
In practice
This quote could be used to motivate students before a big exam, emphasizing the importance of consistent study habits.
How can I be useful, of what service can I be? There is something inside me, what can it be?
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