To succeed, you must have tremendous perseverance, tremendous will. 'I will drink the ocean', says the persevering soul; 'at my will mountains will crumble up'. Have that sort of energy, that sort of will; work hard, and you will reach the goal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success requires immense willpower and persistence, even when facing seemingly impossible obstacles.
- In plain terms
- You need strong will and persistence to succeed.
- What can you take from it?
- Build willpower to overcome any obstacle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What goal requires your will?
- How do you persist when tired?
Another view
Willpower alone cannot fix structural barriers.
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