Better Quote by George Herbert
“We must recoile a little, to the end we may leap the better.”
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.
Pause to regain strength.
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When to use this quote
- project deadlines
- athletic training
- creative writing
- personal development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is a break more harmful than helpful?
- How do you know you’ve recovered enough?
Too much pause can cause missed opportunities.