Accomplished Quote by Stendhal
“Every great action is extreme when it is undertaken. Only after it has been accomplished does it seem possible to those creatures of more common stuff.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Red and the Black, 1830
Extraordinary deeds appear impossible until achieved, after which they seem feasible to ordinary people.
In simple terms: Great actions look ordinary after completion.
Key Takeaway
Pursue bold goals despite seeming impossibility.
Themes
ambition
achievement
perception
human nature
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career milestones
- creative projects
- sports achievements
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
social proof
goal setting
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes the impossible feel possible after success?
- How can we sustain belief before achievement?
A Different Perspective
Success may be attributed to luck rather than effort.
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