And off Quote by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
“If we want to cook food we need to leave the stove on continuously and not keep turning it on and off. If the heat is continuous, no matter whether it is high or low our food will eventually be cooked. Similarly, if we continuously apply effort, even if it is only a small effort, it is certain that we shall eventually experience the fruits of our practice.”
About This Quote
Source Teaching: Buddhist Practice, 2000
Consistent, steady effort—no matter how small—will eventually yield results, just as continuous heat cooks food.
In simple terms: Steady effort leads to success.
Key Takeaway
Persist with small, regular actions.
Themes
discipline
patience
effort
mindfulness
Mood
calm
encouraging
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- learning a skill
- fitness training
- academic study
- career development
Key Concepts
incremental progress
habit formation
spiritual practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habit can you sustain?
- How does consistency outweigh intensity?
A Different Perspective
Small effort may feel insufficient at times.
