We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
Abigail AdamsRead
Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.
Interpretation
Patience and perseverance can help overcome significant challenges.
This quote by Abigail Adams emphasizes the power of patience and persistence in the face of adversity. It suggests that while obstacles may seem daunting, individuals can achieve great things if they remain patient and steadfast in their efforts to overcome difficulties.
In practice
This quote can be used as a motivational reminder during a team meeting when facing tough project timelines.
We have too many high-sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them.
If particular care and attention is not paid to the ladies, we are determined to foment a rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any laws in which we have no voice, or representation.
If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve?
I begin to think, that a calm is not desirable in any situation in life. Man was made for action and for bustle too, I believe.
The habits of a vigorous mind are born in contending with difficulties.
Well, knowledge is a fine thing, and mother Eve thought so; but she smarted so severely for hers, that most of her daughters have been afraid of it since.
You can make all the excuses you want, but if you're not mentally tough and you're not prepared to play every night, you're not going to win.
You just have to keep on doing what you do. It's the lesson I get from my husband; he just says, Keep going. Start by starting.
Work ethic is important because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, charisma, or any other natural attribute, it's a choice.
So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ΒΎ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.
To me, it doesn't matter how good you are. Sport is all about playing and competing. Whatever you do in cricket and in sport, enjoy it, be positive and try to win.
What did you try hard at today?
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