Children Quote by Thomas Carlyle
““Ye are most strong, ye Sons of the icy North, of the far East, far marching from your rugged Eastern Wildernesses, hither-ward from the gray Dawn of Time! Ye are Sons of the Jotun-land; the land of Difficulties Conquered. Difficult? You must try this thing. Once try it with the understanding that it will and shall have to be done. Try it as ye try the paltrier thing, making of money! I will bet on you once more, against all Jo'tuns, Tailor-gods, Double-barrelled Law-wards, and Denizens of Chaos whatsoever!””
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Great Discourse, 1845
The or urges perseverance against hardships, likening struggle to mythic battles, urging action despite difficulty.
In simple terms: Endure hardships with determination.
Key Takeaway
Persist despite obstacles.
Themes
perseverance
challenge
determination
Mood
determined
heroic
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- military training
- entrepreneurship
- personal development
- education
Key Concepts
mythology
leadership
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles are you willing to face?
- How do you balance effort with wisdom?
A Different Perspective
Blind perseverance can ignore strategic caution.
