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Blindness Quote by Myrtle Reed

“I had thought, in my blindness, that the great things were the easiest to do, but now I see that drudgery is an inseparable part of everything worth while, and the more worth while it is, the more drudgery is involved.” quote by Myrtle Reed
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“I had thought, in my blindness, that the great things were the easiest to do, but now I see that drudgery is an inseparable part of everything worth while, and the more worth while it is, the more drudgery is involved.”

Myrtle Reed

About This Quote

Source Book: Unknown, possibly a personal essay or memoir

Hard work and tedious effort are inherent in valuable pursuits; the more meaningful something is, the more labor it demands.

In simple terms: Valuable things require hard, often boring work.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the grind as part of worthwhile goals.

Themes

hard work meaning effort perseverance

Mood

determined reflective

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • creative projects
  • academic research
  • home renovation
  • entrepreneurship

Key Concepts

existentialism work ethic value theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks do you consider essential yet tedious?
  • How can you reframe drudgery into purpose?
A Different Perspective

If the work feels endless, motivation may wane without clear milestones.

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