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Beginning Quote by John Andreas Widtsoe

“A beginning must be made somewhere and corner by corner, department by department, space by space, all will be known and conquered. In the end, all must be explored, and whether one begins in the east or the west cannot matter much. The big concern is the extent to which a man offers himself, mind…” quote by John Andreas Widtsoe
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“A beginning must be made somewhere and corner by corner, department by department, space by space, all will be known and conquered. In the end, all must be explored, and whether one begins in the east or the west cannot matter much. The big concern is the extent to which a man offers himself, mind and body, to his worthwhile work. Upon that will growth depend.”

John Andreas Widtsoe

About This Quote

Source Book: The Gospel of the Kingdom, 1930

Progress is achieved by tackling tasks piece by piece, with whole‑hearted commitment to meaningful work.

In simple terms: Work step by step with full commitment.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully, progress follows.

Themes

incremental progress commitment purpose

Mood

reflective encouraging

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • skill development
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

philosophy work ethic growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today toward a big goal?
  • How does wholehearted effort shape your purpose?
A Different Perspective

Focusing on small steps may delay seeing the larger picture.

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