Fighting Quote by Oscar Wilde
“If a thing is worth doing, it is worth doing well. If it is worth having, it is worth waiting for. If it is worth attaining, it is worth fighting for. If it is worth experiencing, it is worth putting aside time for.”
About This Quote
Source Letter to a Friend, 1882
If something is worthwhile, pursue it with excellence, patience, and dedication.
In simple terms: Worthwhile things deserve effort, patience, and fight.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to valued goals.
Themes
philosophy
motivation
ethics
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career ambitions
- relationships
- creative projects
Key Concepts
excellence
patience
determination
value assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What is truly worth your effort?
- How do you balance patience with action?
A Different Perspective
May ignore practical constraints.
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