"How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did eve..." — William Shakespeare
How poor are they that have not patience! What wound did ever heal but by degrees?
What This Quote Means
Success comes to those who persist when others give up.
About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English playwright widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor, playwright, and poet in Elizabethan England who created works of enduring universal significance.
How to Apply This Wisdom
One more step
When you feel like quitting, commit to just one more small effort.
Track progress
Keep a record of your progress to see how far you have come.
Learn from setbacks
Extract a lesson from every failure and apply it going forward.
Reflection Questions
- What goal am I tempted to give up on that deserves more effort?
- How have I grown through persistence in the past?
- What keeps me going when I feel like quitting?
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