Funny-and-random Quote by Mark Twain
““He done his level best. Was he a mining on the flat.. He done it with a zest.. Was he a leading of the choir.. He done his level best. If he'd a reg'lar task to do, He never took no rest.. Or if 'twas off and on the same.. He done his level best. If he was preachin' on his beat, He'd tramp from east to west, And north to south ..in cold and heat.. He done his level best. He'd Yank a sinner outen (Hades), And land him with the blest; Then snatch a prayer'n waltz in again, And do his level best. He'd cuss and sing and howl and pray, And dance and drink and jest, He done his level best. Whate'er this man was sot to do He done it with a zest; No matter what his contract was, He'd do his level best...””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown, 19th century
Striving to give one's all in every task, regardless of difficulty.
In simple terms: Always do your best, no matter the job.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to each endeavor.
Themes
effort
dedication
versatility
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
poetic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
purpose
resilience
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits should be set when giving your best?
- How does balance affect sustained excellence?
A Different Perspective
May romanticize relentless effort without rest.
