We often despise what is most useful to us.
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Slow but steady wins the race.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Consistency and perseverance lead to success over time.
This quote emphasizes the importance of consistent effort and patience in achieving goals. It highlights that steady progress, even if slow, is often more effective and rewarding than quick but intermittent efforts.
Themes
ConsistencyPerseveranceSuccessEffortPatience
In practice
Example use cases
In motivating my team to complete a long-term project, I reminded them that 'Slow but steady wins the race.'
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