Amount Quote by Tao Lin
“I feel 'proud' whenever I feel that I've worked on something for a certain amount of time with a certain amount of attention. I'm not sure if I think in terms of 'pride' though.”
About This Quote
The speaker feels a sense of pride when dedicating sustained attention and time to a task, distinguishing it from generic pride.
In simple terms: Pride arises from focused, sustained effort.
Key Takeaway
Value deep, attentive work.
Themes
pride
achievement
focus
Mood
introspective
motivational
Type
personal
psychological
When to use this quote
- creative work
- skill development
- long‑term projects
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
intrinsic motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sustained effort affect your sense of accomplishment?
- What tasks give you this feeling?
A Different Perspective
Pride may be fleeting without continued effort.
