Disappointment Quote by May Agnes Fleming
“Is that all? The mountain in labor has brought forth a mouse.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Mystery of the Mountain, 1869
A trivial outcome follows great effort, like a mouse from a laboring mountain.
In simple terms: Great effort yielded a small result.
Key Takeaway
Manage expectations after hard work.
Themes
disappointment
effort
outcome
Mood
skeptical
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- project management
- academic research
- personal goals
Key Concepts
Literary metaphor
futility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess effort versus reward?
- When is modest success acceptable?
A Different Perspective
Not all labor yields grand rewards.
![“What will this boaster produce worthy of this mouthing? The mountains are in labor; a ridiculous mouse will be born. [Lat., Quid dignum tanto feret hic promissor hiatu? Parturiunt montes; nascetur ridiculus mus.]” quote by Horace](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f22/horace-172_boasters_what-will-this-boaster-produce-worthy-of_552304.jpg)
