Here when the labouring fish does at the foot arrive, And…
“Here when the labouring fish does at the foot arrive, And finds that by his strength but vainly he doth strive; His tail takes in his teeth, and bending like a bow, That's to the compass drawn, aloft himself doth throw: Then springing at his height, as doth a little wand, That, bended end to end, and flerted from the hand, Far off itself doth cast. so does the salmon vaut. And if at first he fail, his second sommersault He instantly assays and from his nimble ring, Still yarking never leaves, Until himself he fling Above the streamful top of the surrounded heap.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Persistence and daring lead to triumph despite repeated failures.
In simple terms: Keep trying, even after setbacks.
Key Takeaway
Embrace risk and persist.
Themes
perseverance
risk
nature
Mood
hopeful
inspired
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- sports
- entrepreneurship
- creative projects
- personal goals
Key Concepts
mythology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What risks are worth taking?
- How do you recover after repeated failures?
A Different Perspective
Not all risks pay off; assess wisely.