I have brought myself, by long meditation, to the conviction that a human being with a settled purpose must accomplish it, and that nothing can resist a will that will stake even existence for its fulfilment.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Disraeli argues that determination and a clear goal enable a person to overcome any obstacle, even at the risk of their own life.
- In plain terms
- A determined person with a clear goal can achieve anything.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit fully to your goals to overcome obstacles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is a goal you would stake something significant for?
- Is there a limit to how much you should sacrifice for a purpose?
Another view
Extreme determination can lead to reckless behavior or self-destruction.
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