The human will, that force unseen, The offspring of a deathless soul, Can work away at any goal, Though walls of granite intervene.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The human will is an unstoppable force that can achieve goals despite obstacles.
- In plain terms
- Your willpower can overcome any barrier if you persist.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistent will can break through seemingly solid obstacles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What barriers are you willing to break through?
Another view
Not every obstacle is surmountable regardless of will.
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