Do not lose heart! The steeper the road the faster it rises toward ever wider horizons.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Encouragement that steep difficulties often lead to better opportunities and broader perspectives.
- In plain terms
- Hard roads often lead to better views.
- What can you take from it?
- Difficulties can lead to positive outcomes if persevered.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has hardship led to growth?
- How to keep heart when tired?
Another view
Not all hardship leads to better horizons; some lead to exhaustion.
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