Men who undertake considerable things, even in a regular way, ought to give us ground to presume ability.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People who attempt big tasks should show they can do them. Action signals capability.
- In plain terms
- People who do big things should show they can do them.
- What can you take from it?
- Ambition requires demonstrated ability.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we judge ability before results?
Another view
Sometimes potential exists before results are visible.
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