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“Look at a gown of gold, and you will at least get a sleeve of it.” quote by Walter Scott
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“Look at a gown of gold, and you will at least get a sleeve of it.”

Walter Scott

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Lady of the Lake”, 1810

Admiring a golden gown, you at least obtain a piece of its splendor, implying partial reward from effort.

In simple terms: Effort yields at least some of the desired outcome.

Key Takeaway

Value partial gains from pursuits.

Themes

effort reward ambition

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

poem inspirational

When to use this quote

  • literature
  • motivation

Key Concepts

golden gown sleeve partial gain

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small victories do you cherish?
  • How do you stay motivated after modest results?
A Different Perspective

Partial success may feel insufficient.

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