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“I therefore set to work, and after two and a half years of not inconsiderable labour I now have the privilege and the satisfaction of accompanying the early volumes of the series with this preface.” quote by James Loeb
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“I therefore set to work, and after two and a half years of not inconsiderable labour I now have the privilege and the satisfaction of accompanying the early volumes of the series with this preface.”

James Loeb

About This Quote

Source Preface: Classical Antiquities Series, 1915

After years of diligent work, the author feels honored to introduce the early volumes of the series.

In simple terms: Hard work leads to privilege and satisfaction.

Key Takeaway

Value perseverance in scholarly pursuits.

Themes

scholarship dedication publication literature history

Mood

reflective determined

Type

academic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • research projects
  • academic publishing
  • lecture series
  • grant applications

Key Concepts

academic labor intellectual fulfillment legacy building

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates you to continue a long project?
  • How do you measure scholarly fulfillment?
A Different Perspective

Success may be limited to early volumes only.

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