Quote by Jeremy Collier

How many feasible projects have miscarried through despondency, and been strangled in their birth by a cowardly imagination.

How many feasible projects have miscarried through desponden

Summary

This quote suggests that many potential projects or ideas have failed because of despondency and a lack of courage in imagining and pursuing them. It highlights the importance of having belief and confidence in one's abilities and ideas, as well as the potential risks of giving in to negative emotions and doubts. By succumbing to despair and a lack of imagination, individuals may hinder their own progress and prevent potentially successful projects from coming to fruition.

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Cowardice/weakness

By Jeremy Collier

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