Quote by John Christian Morgenstern

Consider the hour-glass; there is nothing to be accomplished by rattling or shaking; you have to wait patiently until the sand, grain by grain, has run from one funnel into the other.

Consider the hour-glass; there is nothing to be accomplished

Summary

This quote highlights the importance of patience and acceptance of the passage of time. It metaphorically compares life to an hourglass, emphasizing that rushing or trying to force things will not yield any results. Just as the sand needs to flow naturally through the hourglass, we must wait patiently for things to unfold in their own time. The quote reminds us that there are certain processes and outcomes that cannot be hurried, and we must learn to be patient and let things progress at their own pace.

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Patience

By John Christian Morgenstern

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