Climbs Quote by Kobayashi Issa
“O snail Climb Mount Fuji But slowly, slowly!”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Haiku Collection, 1905
Even the slowest climbers can reach great heights if persistent.
In simple terms: Slow progress still leads to achievement.
Key Takeaway
Embrace patience and steady effort.
Themes
perseverance
nature
humility
Mood
calm
inspired
Type
poetic
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- learning new skill
- long‑term projects
- health recovery
- environmental conservation
Key Concepts
haiku
mountain climbing
metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- What mountain are you climbing slowly?
- How does patience shape your goals?
A Different Perspective
Speed is sometimes necessary; patience may not suffice.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
