Don't look back-forward, infinite energy, infinite enthusiasm, infinite daring, and infinite patience-then alone can great deeds be accomplished.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Great achievements require moving forward with sustained energy, enthusiasm, daring, and patience.
- In plain terms
- To achieve great things, keep moving forward with energy and patience.
- What can you take from it?
- Sustained forward momentum is essential for accomplishing great work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where am I stuck looking backward?
- What keeps me moving forward?
Another view
Rest and reflection are also necessary for sustained effort.
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