Quote by Henry David Thoreau

Drive a nail home and clinch it so faithfully that you can wake up in the night and think of your work with satisfaction,a work at which you would not be ashamed to invoke the Muse.

Drive a nail home and clinch it so faithfully that you can w

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of dedication and commitment to one's work. It implies that we should strive to do our best and go the extra mile to ensure our completed tasks are of high quality. The reference to waking up in the night thinking about one's work with satisfaction suggests an unwavering devotion to excellence. By invoking the Muse, symbolizing divine inspiration in Greek mythology, the quote conveys that our work should not only meet our own standards but also be worthy of praise and admiration from others.

By Henry David Thoreau

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