How many a man has thrown up his hands at a time when a little more effort, a little more patience would have achieved success.
Elbert HubbardRead
Know what you want to do, hold the thought firmly, and do every day what should be done, and every sunset will see you that much nearer to your goal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on your goals and take consistent action towards them daily.
This quote emphasizes the importance of clarity in one's aspirations, the power of persistent thought, and the necessity of daily effort in achieving success. By holding firm to your goals and undertaking the required actions regularly, you bring yourself closer to success with each passing day, symbolized by the metaphor of approaching your goal by sunset.
Themes
GoalsActionMotivationSuccessPersistence
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage students to pursue their dreams.
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