He that will have a cake out of the wheat must tarry the…
“He that will have a cake out of the wheat must tarry the grinding. Have I not tarried? Ay, the grinding; but you must tarry the bolting. Have I not tarried? Ay, the bolting; but you must tarry the leavening. Still have I tarried. Ay, to the leavening; but here's yet in the word 'hereafter' the kneading, the making of the cake, the heating of the oven, and the baking; nay, you must stay the cooling too, or you may chance to burn your lips.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Patience is required for each stage of a process; rushing any step can ruin the final result.
In simple terms: Patience needed for each step.
Key Takeaway
Respect each phase of work.
Themes
patience
process
timing
Mood
thoughtful
cautious
Type
advisory
philosophical
When to use this quote
- cooking
- construction
- software development
- education
- gardening
Key Concepts
project management
deliberate pacing
Questions to Reflect On
- What step are you trying to rush?
- How can you honor each phase?
A Different Perspective
Skipping steps leads to failure or harm.