How is it possible to expect that mankind will take advice when they will not so much as take warning.
Jonathan SwiftRead
hoever wishes to win in this game must have patience and money, since the values are so little constant and the rumors so little founded on truth Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Winning requires both patience and resources, with a keen ability to see beyond the obvious.
This quote suggests that success in a complex game, likely referring to life or business, demands not only financial resources but also the patience to navigate its uncertainties. It highlights the importance of vision— the skill to perceive possibilities that are not immediately visible, which is essential for strategic thinking in any competitive environment.
Themes
PatienceMoneyVisionSuccessRumors
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship, one might use this quote to emphasize the need for both financial investment and patience in achieving success.
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