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“However careful a tramp may be to avoid places where there is abundant work, he cannot always succeed.” quote by W. H. Davies
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“However careful a tramp may be to avoid places where there is abundant work, he cannot always succeed.”

W. H. Davies

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Tramp” by W. H. Davies, 1912

Even a cautious person cannot avoid all opportunities for work, because some are unavoidable.

In simple terms: You can’t always dodge work.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some work is inevitable.

Themes

caution work inevitability

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • job hunting
  • daily chores
  • unexpected tasks

Key Concepts

human limitation social expectation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance caution with opportunity?
  • When is it okay to ignore a task?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding work may lead to missed growth.

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