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“Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score: Then to that twenty, add a hundred more.” quote by Robert Herrick
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“Give me a kiss, and to that kiss a score: Then to that twenty, add a hundred more.”

Robert Herrick

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Source Poem: “The Nymph's Reply” (or similar) by Robert Herrick, 1621

Incremental accumulation: a kiss, then twenty, then a hundred—illustrates how small acts compound into larger outcomes.

In simple terms: Small acts add up to big results.

Key Takeaway

Start small, grow big.

Themes

growth incremental effort

Mood

optimistic encouraging

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • financial planning
  • skill development

Key Concepts

compound interest progression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small step can you take today?
  • How do you measure progress?
A Different Perspective

Assumes linear growth, ignoring diminishing returns.

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