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Adversity Quote by Richard Whately

“Trust, therefore, for the overcoming of a difficulty, not to long-continued study after you have once become bewildered, but to repeated trials at intervals.” quote by Richard Whately
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“Trust, therefore, for the overcoming of a difficulty, not to long-continued study after you have once become bewildered, but to repeated trials at intervals.”

Richard Whately

About This Quote

Trust is built through repeated, spaced attempts rather than endless study after confusion; perseverance beats prolonged analysis.

In simple terms: Trust grows from repeated trials, not endless study.

Key Takeaway

Embrace repeated practice over endless analysis.

Themes

trust perseverance learning patience

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • skill acquisition
  • problem solving
  • personal growth
  • education

Key Concepts

growth mindset spaced repetition resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you schedule spaced practice?
  • What obstacles prevent you from trying again?
A Different Perspective

Over-reliance on study can stall progress.

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