Ambition Quote by Joshua Reynolds
“One inconvenience... may attend bold and arduous attempts: frequent failure may discourage. This evil, however, is not more pernicious than the slow proficiency which is the natural consequence of too easy tasks.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Unknown, attributed to Joshua Reynolds, 18th century
Avoiding easy tasks leads to stagnation; frequent failure in challenging work builds skill faster than complacent ease.
In simple terms: Hard work and failure improve ability more than easy success.
Embrace difficulty.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- career development
- creative projects
- academic research
- sports training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenging task could you start now?
- How do you measure progress after setbacks?
Failure can be demotivating if not framed positively.