Away Quote by Joseph Barber Lightfoot
“So then put away, relentlessly away, all thought of the results. You cannot control them.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Essays on the Christian Life, 1885
One should release attachment to outcomes, accepting that control over results is impossible, and focus on effort instead.
In simple terms: Let go of outcome obsession.
Key Takeaway
Focus on effort, not results.
Themes
detachment
control
effort
faith
Mood
calm
determined
Type
practical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- work projects
- creative pursuits
- spiritual practice
- decision making
Key Concepts
Stoicism
Christian ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance effort with necessary planning?
- What practices help you release result anxiety?
A Different Perspective
Some outcomes still matter for responsibility.
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away-from-home_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
