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“One cannot lay a foundation by scattering stones, nor is a reputation for good work to be got by strewing volumes about the world.” quote by Ellen Glasgow
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“One cannot lay a foundation by scattering stones, nor is a reputation for good work to be got by strewing volumes about the world.”

Ellen Glasgow

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unnamed literary passage, 1925

Building a reputation requires consistent effort, not random acts or scattered publications.

In simple terms: Consistent work builds reputation.

Key Takeaway

Focus on steady, quality contributions.

Themes

reputation consistency work ethic

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

novel philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • academic publishing
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

brand building credibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What daily habits reinforce your reputation?
  • How can you avoid spreading yourself too thin?
A Different Perspective

Scattered efforts dilute impact.

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