Have you ever tried to split sawdust?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Attempting to split sawdust is futile, implying some tasks are impossible or absurd.
- In plain terms
- Some jobs cannot be done because the material is too fine or soft.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when a task is inherently impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it better to stop trying?
- What tasks seem impossible?
Another view
It offers no guidance on what to do instead.
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