Climbs Quote by Walter Scott
“He that climbs the tall tree has won right to the fruit, He that leaps the wide gulf should prevail in his suit.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Lady of the Lake, Walter Scott, 1810
Achievement grants entitlement; effort justifies reward.
In simple terms: Earned rights follow earned effort.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and claim what you’ve earned.
Themes
effort
reward
justice
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
maxim
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- sports competition
- academic achievement
Key Concepts
meritocracy
entitlement
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel entitled to your successes?
- How do you handle unearned rewards?
A Different Perspective
Success may be subjective and not always fair.
![“I've often thought about that and the only suitable member to join me on that climb [to Everest] was George Lowe: he was strong, a good man on a mountain, with a great sense of humour, and I liked that. I think George and I could've done that together ... I've probably never told George that.” quote by Edmund Hillary](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/165/edmund-hillary-3760_climbs_i-ve-often-thought-about-that-and-the-on_12447.jpg)
