'I have tried to keep on with my striving because this is the only hope I have of ever achieving anything worthwhile and lasting.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Striving and effort are necessary to achieve lasting worthwhile results.
- In plain terms
- Keep working hard because it is the only way to achieve something lasting.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep striving to create lasting impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you striving for?
- How do you keep going?
Another view
Sometimes external factors prevent effort from leading to success.
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