Quote by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Difficulties increase the nearer we get to the goal.

Difficulties increase the nearer we get to the goal.

Summary

This quote suggests that as we strive to reach our goals, the challenges and obstacles we encounter become more challenging and demanding. The closer we get to achieving our objectives, the more effort, persistence, and resilience are required to overcome the difficulties that come our way. It implies that the journey towards success is not a smooth path but rather a bumpy and arduous one, requiring us to push ourselves harder and adapt to the rising challenges as we approach our desired destination.

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By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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