If we endure all things patiently and with gladness, thinking on the sufferings of our Blessed Lord, and bearing all for the love of Him: herein is perfect joy.
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Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Take small steps towards your goals, and you may achieve what seems unattainable.
This quote emphasizes the importance of starting with achievable tasks before gradually progressing to more challenging ones. It suggests that by committing to what is necessary and then expanding your efforts to what seems possible, you can eventually accomplish extraordinary feats that originally seemed impossible.
Themes
MotivationPossibilityAchievementGoalsAction
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire employees to tackle challenging projects.
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