I hope it won't take long.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This expresses a desire for a process or result to happen quickly.
- In plain terms
- I want this to finish soon.
- What can you take from it?
- Patience is tested when waiting for outcomes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you waiting for?
- When is haste needed?
Another view
It lacks context so urgency might not be justified.
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