Out upon you, Jerry! Jerry, you're a pity! Jerry, turn about and plant a garden in the City!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A call to move from idle complaining to productive work.
- In plain terms
- Stop whining and start building something useful.
- What can you take from it?
- Channel energy into creation rather than complaint.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you creating today?
- Are you complaining or building?
Another view
Not everyone has the means to create immediately.
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