Chance Quote by John Buchan
“I would have been content with any job however thankless, in any quarter however remote, if I had a chance of making a corner of the desert blossom and the solitary place glad.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thirty-Nine Steps, 1915
Finding purpose in a barren place can bring joy, even in thankless work.
In simple terms: Purpose can bloom anywhere.
Seek meaning beyond the task.
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When to use this quote
- remote work
- environmental projects
- personal missions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small change could you make in a bleak setting?
- How does purpose change perception of labor?
Hard work may not guarantee success or recognition.