Breasts Quote by Walt Kelly
“Too soon we breast the tape and too late we realize the fun lay in the running. We deny that the end justifies the means without ever stopping to consider that for practical purposes the End and the Means are one and the same thing. If there is to be any satisfaction in life it must come in transit, for who can tell when he will be struck down in mid-method?”
About This Quote
Source Comic Strip: Pogo, 1950s
The quote suggests that the enjoyment lies in the process, not just the outcome, and that means and ends are intertwined.
In simple terms: Fun is in the journey, not just the goal.
Key Takeaway
Focus on the process, not just the result.
Themes
process
joy
means
ends
philosophy
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- project management
- creative work
- personal growth
- sports training
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
Existentialism
process philosophy
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you find joy in ongoing efforts?
- When do you prioritize means over ends?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook that some means are harmful regardless of the end.
![“If it's anything that's going to result in suffering to animals or people, then I don't think [the end] justifies the means... Yeah; but then again if you could hurt ten people to save 100 people and there was no option, what would you do? I can't really address that.” quote by Ingrid Newkirk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/23f/ingrid-newkirk-3962_addresses_if-it-s-anything-that-s-going-to-result_2710087.jpg)
