Arriving Quote by Carl Sandburg
“And those who say, "I'll try anything once," often try nothing twice, three times, arriving late at the gate of dreams worth dying for.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The People, Yes” (1936)
Attempting everything once can lead to half‑hearted attempts, preventing true achievement.
In simple terms: Trying once isn’t enough for success.
Commit fully to each pursuit.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career choices
- creative projects
- personal goals
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “try anything once” truly mean to you?
- How can you avoid superficial attempts?
One‑off attempts may hinder mastery and depth.