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“Sooner or later, the great men turn out to be all alike. They never stop working. They never lose a minute. It is very depressing.” quote by V. S. Pritchett
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“Sooner or later, the great men turn out to be all alike. They never stop working. They never lose a minute. It is very depressing.”

V. S. Pritchett

About This Quote

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

He observes that great men work incessantly, never losing time, which he finds depressing.

In simple terms: Great men never stop working, leading to gloom.

Key Takeaway

Balance work and rest.

Themes

work ethic time depression greatness

Mood

melancholy reflective

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • time management
  • personal health

Key Concepts

sociology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does constant work mean to you?
  • How can productivity coexist with wellbeing?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize overwork.

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