Diligence Quote by Junot Díaz
““I seem to be allergic to diligence, and Lola said, Ha. What you're allergic to is trying.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, 2007, null
The speaker jokes that they lack diligence, while another says the real issue is avoiding effort.
In simple terms: Diligence is avoided, not allergic.
Key Takeaway
Recognize effort as the true obstacle.
Themes
effort
self‑sabotage
humor
Mood
self‑reflective
lighthearted
Type
motivational
humorous
When to use this quote
- job applications
- study habits
- creative projects
Key Concepts
psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What effort are you avoiding?
- How does humor mask avoidance?
A Different Perspective
May trivialize genuine lack of discipline.
![“If he [Thomas Edison] had a needle to find in a haystack, he would not stop to reason where it was most likely to be, but would proceed at once with the feverish diligence of a bee, to examine straw after straw until he found the object of his search. ... [J]ust a little theory and calculation…” quote by Nikola Tesla](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a00/nikola-tesla-1383_bees_if-he-thomas-edison-had-a-needle-to-find_97217.jpg)
