Hundred Quote by Keiji Shibazaki
“It would take one million men, one hundred years”
About This Quote
Source Quote: Unknown Source, Keiji Shibazaki, 1998
Massive effort over time can achieve seemingly impossible goals.
In simple terms: Huge effort over long time yields results.
Key Takeaway
Commit to sustained effort.
Themes
perseverance
scale
time
Mood
determined
inspirational
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- building a business
- learning a skill
- research projects
- infrastructure development
Key Concepts
strategic planning
resource allocation
long‑term vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑term goal requires a million‑man effort?
- How do you maintain momentum over centuries?
A Different Perspective
May underestimate diminishing returns or resource limits.
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