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“I had to climb a mountain. There were all kinds of obstacles in the way. I had now to jump over a ditch, now to get over a hedge, and finally to stand still because I had lost my breath. This was the dream of a stutterer.” quote by Joseph Campbell
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““I had to climb a mountain. There were all kinds of obstacles in the way. I had now to jump over a ditch, now to get over a hedge, and finally to stand still because I had lost my breath. This was the dream of a stutterer.””

Joseph Campbell

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Overcoming obstacles requires perseverance, adaptation, and moments of rest after intense effort.

In simple terms: Climbing a mountain needs persistence and pauses.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges, pause when needed.

Themes

growth resilience dreams

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • creative projects
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

Mythology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obstacles are you facing now?
  • When do you need to pause?
A Different Perspective

Rest can be mistaken for defeat.

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