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“Who thinks his great achievements poor Shall find his vigour long endure. Of greatest fulness, deemed a void, Exhaustion ne'er shall stem the tide. Do thou what's straight still crooked deem; Thy greatest art still stupid seem, And eloquence a stammering scream.” quote by Lao Tzu
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““Who thinks his great achievements poor Shall find his vigour long endure. Of greatest fulness, deemed a void, Exhaustion ne'er shall stem the tide. Do thou what's straight still crooked deem; Thy greatest art still stupid seem, And eloquence a stammering scream.””

Lao Tzu

About This Quote

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

Great achievements require perseverance; true vigor endures despite apparent emptiness and difficulty.

In simple terms: Perseverance overcomes obstacles.

Key Takeaway

Keep striving despite setbacks.

Themes

perseverance achievement resilience

Mood

determined reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal goals
  • career challenges
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

Stoicism inner strength

Questions to Reflect On

  • What obstacles test your resolve?
  • How do you define true success?
A Different Perspective

Even with effort, outcomes may still be limited.

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