Quote by Lewis Carroll

There comes a pause, for human strength will not endure to dance without cessation and everyone must reach the point at length of absolute prostration.

There comes a pause, for human strength will not endure to d

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that every person has their limits and eventually reaches a point of exhaustion or burnout. It emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and resting because human strength is not limitless. Just like dancers cannot sustain continuous movement without pausing, individuals too must acknowledge their need for rest and recovery to avoid reaching a state of complete physical or mental fatigue.

By Lewis Carroll

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