There is endless merit in a man's knowing when to have done.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Knowing when to stop is a highly valuable skill in life.
- In plain terms
- It is very important to know when you have done enough.
- What can you take from it?
- Practice stopping at the right moment to avoid excess.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you known to stop?
- What happens when you go too far?
Another view
Sometimes pushing beyond the point of comfort yields breakthroughs.
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