We are slow to believe that which if believed would hurt our feelings.
OvidRead
Dripping water hollows out stone, not through force but through persistence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Persistence, rather than force, leads to significant change over time.
Ovid's quote illustrates the power of persistence in achieving difficult goals. It emphasizes that gradual and consistent effort, much like the slow erosion of stone by water, can lead to profound results, highlighting that patience and determination are often more effective than sheer force or intensity.
Themes
PersistenceEffortChangeDeterminationConsistency
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, to emphasize the importance of not giving up.
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