Hands Quote by George Herbert
“A rugged stone growes smooth from hand to hand.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Temple, 1633
Repeated handling smooths a rugged stone, symbolizing how shared effort refines harshness.
In simple terms: Shared effort smooths roughness.
Key Takeaway
Collaborate to transform challenges.
Themes
collaboration
transformation
patience
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team projects
- skill development
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
metaphor
human effort
Questions to Reflect On
- What can be softened through teamwork?
- When is resistance valuable?
A Different Perspective
Not all roughness can be softened.
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