Effort Quote by Evan Esar
“If it required some effort to go from today to tomorrow, some people would always remain in yesterday.”
About This Quote
Source Quote Collection: The Book of Humor, 1960
People who cling to the past resist progress, making tomorrow feel unattainable without effort.
In simple terms: Staying in yesterday blocks tomorrow.
Key Takeaway
Embrace change.
Themes
change
time
progress
motivation
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career moves
- personal development
- learning new skills
- goal setting
Key Concepts
habit
growth
future planning
Questions to Reflect On
- What holds you in yesterday?
- How can small steps create momentum?
A Different Perspective
Effort alone may not guarantee success.
![“In terms of pure physical effort, today was probably as hard as I've worked in any part. I spent the morning rowing, including the change of speeds Arrius [the Roman commander] test Judah with. A real bone-breaker.” quote by Charlton Heston](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/be2/charlton-heston-5386_bones_in-terms-of-pure-physical-effort-today-w_2793655.jpg)
![“Bernie [Ecclestone] is the commercial rights holder so the more outgoing the champion is, the better. Of course. I also do think about our sport and want to make an effort - but in my own way. I am Nico [Rosberg] and not Lewis [Hamilton]!” quote by Bernie Ecclestone](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/15c/bernie-ecclestone-8452_champion_bernie-ecclestone-is-the-commercial-righ_2948.jpg)
