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What does it mean?
Acknowledging that a task is very difficult or demanding.
In plain terms
That is a very difficult task.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the difficulty before starting.

Where it applies

  • planning a project
  • taking on a role
  • hearing a request

Putting it to work

  • set realistic goals
  • prepare resources

Questions to consider

  • Is the goal worth the effort?
  • What resources are needed?

Another view

It may discourage action if overemphasized.

More from Charles de Gaulle

  1. You may be sure that the Americans will commit all the stupidities they can think of, plus some that are beyond imagination.

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  2. To General Jacques Massu : Alors Massu, toujours aussi con ? (So, Massu, still that stupid?)

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  3. Treaties are like roses and young girls; they last while they last.

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