Sweet is the voice of a sister in the season of sorrow.
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Beware of endeavoring to become a great man in a hurry. One such attempt in ten thousand may succeed. These are fearful odds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Achieving greatness takes time and patience, and rushing can lead to failure.
This quote by Benjamin Disraeli emphasizes the importance of patience and perseverance in the pursuit of greatness. It cautions against the impulsivity of trying to achieve greatness quickly, as only a rare few may succeed under such circumstances. Disraeli highlights the reality that most attempts to rapidly attain success will likely not succeed, thus underscoring the value of thoughtful, deliberate effort over haste.
Themes
GreatnessPatienceSuccessEffortPerseverance
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of long-term goals.
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