No one could make a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Doing nothing because you can only do a little is a mistake.
- In plain terms
- Even small efforts are better than doing nothing.
- What can you take from it?
- Start small instead of waiting to do more.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is inaction better?
Another view
Sometimes waiting is prudent to avoid waste.
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Never despair; but if you do, work on in despair.
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