I freely chose the kind of life I led because I was convinced that a woman has as much right as a man to live the way she does if she does no actual harm to society.
Mae WestRead
Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that valuable tasks should be approached with patience and care.
Mae West's quote, 'Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly,' highlights the importance of taking the time necessary to accomplish meaningful endeavors. It emphasizes that significant achievements and tasks are not meant to be rushed; instead, they require careful planning, persistence, and thoroughness to ensure quality and success.
Themes
PatiencePerseveranceQualityTasksAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational poster in a workplace emphasizing the importance of taking your time on projects.
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