A man can stand anything except a succession of ordinary days.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A person can endure anything except a series of ordinary days.
- In plain terms
- Monotony is the hardest to bear.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek variety to avoid a dull routine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a day feel ordinary for you?
- How can you inject novelty into routine?
Another view
Some people find comfort in routine stability.
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