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Ability Quote by Alice Foote MacDougall

“You realize the futility of worry. You learn to hate the small and the little. Life is a pie which you cut in large slices, not grudgingly, not sparingly. You know your limitations and proceed to eliminate them; your abilities, and proceed to develop them. You are free.” quote by Alice Foote MacDougall
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“You realize the futility of worry. You learn to hate the small and the little. Life is a pie which you cut in large slices, not grudgingly, not sparingly. You know your limitations and proceed to eliminate them; your abilities, and proceed to develop them. You are free.”

Alice Foote MacDougall

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Art of Living, Alice Foote MacDougall, 1910

Recognizing that worry is useless, we should focus on big goals, acknowledge limits, and develop our abilities to achieve freedom.

In simple terms: Worry is useless; aim big and grow.

Key Takeaway

Embrace large goals, improve abilities.

Themes

self-improvement freedom goal-setting

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • skill building
  • personal growth
  • overcoming anxiety

Key Concepts

personal development limitation awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small habit holds you back?
  • How can you expand your perspective?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting small details can cause missed opportunities.

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