By working hard, old man, I hope to make something good one day. I haven't yet, but I am pursuing it and fighting for it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges past failures but remains committed to hard work and future success.
- In plain terms
- I haven't succeeded yet, but I keep working hard for it.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence matters more than immediate results.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you pursuing despite setbacks?
- How do you define making something good?
Another view
Hard work does not guarantee success due to external factors.
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