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Accomplished Quote by George Crabbe

“How often do we sigh for opportunities for doing good, whilst we neglect the openings of Providence in little things, which would frequently lead to the accomplishment of most important usefulness. Good is done by degrees. However small in proportion the benefit which follows individual attempts…” quote by George Crabbe
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“How often do we sigh for opportunities for doing good, whilst we neglect the openings of Providence in little things, which would frequently lead to the accomplishment of most important usefulness. Good is done by degrees. However small in proportion the benefit which follows individual attempts to do good, a great deal may thus be accomplished by perseverance, even in the midst of discouragements and disappointments.”

George Crabbe

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Village; by George Crabbe, 1724

Small, consistent good deeds accumulate, leading to significant impact despite setbacks.

In simple terms: Good deeds add up over time.

Key Takeaway

Persist in small acts of kindness.

Themes

goodness perseverance incremental impact discouragement

Mood

encouraging thoughtful

Type

ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • volunteering
  • community service
  • personal habits
  • overcoming discouragement

Key Concepts

ethics resilience cumulative effect

Questions to Reflect On

  • What modest good can you do today?
  • How do you stay motivated when results are slow?
A Different Perspective

Small acts may be ignored by larger systems.

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