Quote by Orison Swett Marden

A lobster, when left high and dry among the rock, does not have the sense enough to work his way back to the sea, but waits for the sea to come to him. If it does not come, he remains where he is and dies, although the slightest effort would enable him to reach the waves, which are perhaps within a yard of him. The world is full of human lobsters; people stranded on the rocks of indecision and procrastination, who, instead of putting forth their own energies, are waiting for some grand billow of good fortune to set them afloat.

A lobster, when left high and dry among the rock, does not h

Summary

This quote highlights the tendency of individuals to become complacent and reliant on external factors to improve their circumstances. Using the metaphor of a stranded lobster waiting for the sea to come to it, the quote suggests that many people, similarly, wait for success or opportunities to be handed to them. It criticizes those who fail to take initiative and make even the smallest efforts to change their situation, emphasizing the importance of personal agency and the danger of passivity. The quote encourages individuals to proactively pursue their goals rather than relying on external forces or luck.

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Procrastination

By Orison Swett Marden

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