Discouragement Quote by Henry Ward Beecher
“Any man can work when every stroke of his hands brings down the fruit rattling from the tree ... but to labor in season and out of season, under every discouragement... that requires a heroism which is transcendent.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Transcendent Heroism, 1860s
True heroism is working despite discouragement and outside of expected seasons, transcending ordinary effort.
In simple terms: Heroism means persisting beyond easy times.
Persist even when conditions are harsh.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- seasonal work
- personal setbacks
- social pressure
- career challenges
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What discouragements you to keep going?
- How do you define true heroism?
Heroism can be romanticized, ignoring necessary rest.