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“We may stop ourselves when going up, never when coming down.” quote by Napoleon Bonaparte
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“We may stop ourselves when going up, never when coming down.”

Napoleon Bonaparte

About This Quote

Source Letter to Marshal Ney, 1812

People often hesitate to start a descent, but they stop themselves before ascending.

In simple terms: We fear decline more than ascent.

Key Takeaway

Embrace progress, avoid stagnation.

Themes

risk progress psychology

Mood

cautious inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Career advancement
  • personal development
  • mountaineering

Key Concepts

Fear motivation growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What holds you back from moving forward?
  • How can you overcome fear of decline?
A Different Perspective

Fear of failure can paralyze.

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