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“The more you do, the more you can do.” quote by William Hazlitt
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“The more you do, the more you can do.”

William Hazlitt

About This Quote

Source Essay: "On the Pleasures of the Imagination", 1810

More activity creates capacity for further activity, creating a positive feedback loop of productivity.

In simple terms: Doing more enables doing more.

Key Takeaway

Keep acting to expand capability.

Themes

productivity growth effort

Mood

motivational cautious

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • learning
  • career development
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

feedback loops skill acquisition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance increased activity with rest?
  • When does more become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective

Overextension can lead to burnout.

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