Difficult Quote by John Churton Collins
“A fool often fails because he thinks what is difficult is easy.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Thinking, 1900
People often misjudge difficulty, assuming hard tasks are easy and vice versa.
In simple terms: We get fooled by thinking hard things are simple.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about difficulty.
Themes
cognition
error
learning
Mood
critical
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- education
- project management
- personal growth
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
misjudgment
Questions to Reflect On
- What assumptions about difficulty do you hold?
- How can you test if something truly is easy?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex problems.
