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What does it mean?
Enjoy what you can, endure what you must.
In plain terms
Savor pleasure, bear hardship.
What can you take from it?
Balance joy with resilience.

Where it applies

  • daily life
  • challenging projects

Putting it to work

  • take breaks when possible
  • stay steady during tough times

Questions to consider

  • What can I enjoy now?
  • How do I know when to push through?

Another view

Over‑endurance can lead to burnout.

More from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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  2. Even the lowliest, provided he is whole, can be happy, and in his own way, perfect.

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  3. Distrust those in whom the desire to punish is strong.

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