Excuse Quote by Francois de La Rochefoucauld
“We do not lack strength so much as the will to use it; and very often our imagining that things are impossible is nothing but an excuse of our own contriving, to reconcile ourselves to our own idleness.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Maximes, 1665
Strength is abundant; lack of will and imagined impossibility hinder action.
In simple terms: Will, not strength, limits us.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate will, challenge excuses.
Themes
willpower
self‑limiting beliefs
motivation
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- habit formation
- overcoming procrastination
Key Concepts
psychology
philosophy
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What excuses do you make?
- How can you strengthen your will?
A Different Perspective
Will alone may not overcome external barriers.
