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Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We should not overlook simple tasks nor give up when facing challenges.
This quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced perspective when approaching both easy and difficult tasks. It warns against the dangers of presumption, which can lead us to underestimate the value of straightforward endeavors, while also urging us to hold onto our courage in the face of adversity, reminding us that difficulties are a part of any worthwhile pursuit.
Themes
CourageDifficultiesPresumptionWisdomTasks
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a leadership conference.
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