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“If he give me credit for being a plodder he will describe me justly. Anything beyond that will be too much. I can plod. I can persevere in any definite pursuit. To this I owe everything.” quote by William Carey
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““If he give me credit for being a plodder he will describe me justly. Anything beyond that will be too much. I can plod. I can persevere in any definite pursuit. To this I owe everything.””

William Carey

About This Quote

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

He acknowledges his steady, diligent nature and sees it as sufficient, warning against overreaching beyond his modest strengths.

In simple terms: Steady effort is enough; avoid overreaching.

Key Takeaway

Value persistence, stay within realistic limits.

Themes

humility perseverance self-awareness

Mood

reflective steady

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • career planning
  • creative projects
  • relationship building

Key Concepts

Stoicism moderation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks suit your steady pace?
  • How do you recognize when to push beyond your comfort zone?
A Different Perspective

Excessive ambition can lead to burnout or failure.

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