Angle Quote by Andre Gide
“It is not always by plugging away at a difficulty and sticking to it that one overcomes it; often it is by working on the one next to it. Some things and some people have to be approached obliquely, at an angle.”
About This Quote
Overcoming challenges often requires indirect approaches, tackling related problems rather than the main one directly.
In simple terms: Sometimes the side problem is the key to solving the main one.
Try addressing adjacent issues.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- workplace conflicts
- learning new skills
- health recovery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What side issue could you focus on now?
- How does changing angle alter difficulty?
Indirect methods may delay visible progress and seem less straightforward.