Attention Quote by Jane Austen
“The power of doing any thing with quickness is always much prized by the possessor, and often without any attention to the imperfection of the performance. - Mr Darcy”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Pride and Prejudice, 1813
Speedy action is valued, often overlooking quality and imperfections in the result.
In simple terms: Speed is prized over quality.
Key Takeaway
Balance speed with carefulness.
Themes
efficiency
quality
imperfection
pride
performance
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
advisory
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- Project management
- creative work
- decision making
- skill development
Key Concepts
Productivity
attention to detail
human nature
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you sacrificed quality for speed?
- How can you improve both speed and accuracy?
A Different Perspective
Rushing can lead to errors and missed nuances.
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