Achievement Quote by Alberto Caeiro
““I’m in no hurry. What for? The sun and moon aren’t in a hurry: they’re right. Hurrying is believing people can get past their legs, Or that, jumping, they can land past their shadow. No; I don’t know how to hurry.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Book of Disquiet” by Fernando Pessoa (as Caeiro), 1913
The speaker observes that natural cycles move at their own pace, suggesting that rushing is futile and out of sync with reality.
In simple terms: Nature doesn’t hurry; we shouldn’t either.
Key Takeaway
Embrace patience and flow with natural timing.
Themes
patience
nature
tempo
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily routine
- creative work
- stress management
- decision making
Key Concepts
philosophy
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does patience improve your outcomes?
- What does “right” mean in this context?
A Different Perspective
Rushing can cause errors and missed details.
