Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Do what we can, summer will have its flies.

Do what we can, summer will have its flies.

Summary

This quote highlights the inevitability of challenges and setbacks in life. It implies that no matter how much effort we put into something, there will always be obstacles and difficulties that we have to face. Just as summer attracts flies, our endeavors will attract problems. It reminds us to accept the reality of adversity, but not let it deter us from pursuing our goals and making the best out of any situation.

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