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“We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.” quote by George Herbert
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“We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Temple, 1633

We need to pause and recover before we can make a greater leap forward.

In simple terms: Take a short break to improve later performance.

Key Takeaway

Pause to regain strength.

Themes

rest recovery growth

Mood

reflective determined

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project deadlines
  • athletic training
  • creative writing
  • personal development

Key Concepts

self-care resilience strategic timing

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is a break more harmful than helpful?
  • How do you know you’ve recovered enough?
A Different Perspective

Too much pause can cause missed opportunities.

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