Gets Quote by George Herbert
“The Mill gets by going.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Pulley, 1657
Progress requires continual effort; without movement, stagnation ensues.
In simple terms: Keep moving forward.
Key Takeaway
Never stop working.
Themes
effort
progress
stagnation
Mood
determined
steady
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal projects
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
work ethic
continuous improvement
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain momentum without exhaustion?
- What small actions keep you moving?
A Different Perspective
Sustained effort may lead to burnout if not balanced.
![“The whole world's effort of working hard goes to waste. Just as the bull [that turns the wheels on the oil mill] gets a piece of oil-cake (as a reward), the wife gives the husband a piece of handvo (savory lentil and rice cake), and so the work continues. All day long, one is producing like the…” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a10/dada-bhagwan-31_continues_the-whole-world-s-effort-of-working-hard_2973883.jpg)
![“In the house of a Fidler, all fiddle. [In the house of the fiddler all fiddle.]” quote by George Herbert](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b11/george-herbert-107_fiddle_in-the-house-of-a-fidler-all-fiddle-in-t_4810.jpg)
