Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself!
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Each man is capable of doing one thing well. If he attempts several, he will fail to achieve distinction in any.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on one thing to achieve excellence; trying multiple things can lead to failure.
This quote by Plato emphasizes the importance of specialization and focus in achieving great results. He argues that if a person spreads their efforts too thin by trying to excel in multiple areas, they will likely fail to stand out or master any single pursuit.
Themes
FocusSpecializationExcellenceSuccessFailure
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation on career development, one might say, 'Remember what Plato said: Each man is capable of doing one thing well.'
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