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Climbs Quote by Charles Dickens

“It was a harder day's journey than yesterday's, for there were long and weary hills to climb; and in journeys, as in life, it is a great deal easier to go down hill than up. However, they kept on, with unabated perseverance, and the hill has not yet lifted its face to heaven that perseverance will…” quote by Charles Dickens
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“It was a harder day's journey than yesterday's, for there were long and weary hills to climb; and in journeys, as in life, it is a great deal easier to go down hill than up. However, they kept on, with unabated perseverance, and the hill has not yet lifted its face to heaven that perseverance will not gain the summit of at last.”

Charles Dickens

About This Quote

Source Novel: “Hard Times”, 1854

Life’s journeys involve uphill struggles that feel harder than downhill ease; perseverance ultimately leads to reaching the summit despite ongoing challenges.

In simple terms: Hard work is tougher than easy paths, but perseverance wins.

Key Takeaway

Keep pushing forward.

Themes

perseverance adversity journey

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational literary

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • physical training
  • personal growth
  • academic study

Key Concepts

resilience effort goal attainment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What uphill challenge are you facing?
  • How can you sustain motivation?
A Different Perspective

Perseverance alone may not guarantee success without strategy.

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