Quote by Sir Henry Taylor

The hope, and not the fact, of advancement, is the spur to industry.

The hope, and not the fact, of advancement, is the spur to i

Summary

This quote suggests that the driving force behind people's motivation to work hard and be productive is not necessarily the guarantee of progress or success, but the mere hope of it. The anticipation of achieving something better or reaching a higher level serves as an incentive to invest effort and time into one's work. It implies that the expectation of advancement is what pushes individuals to be industrious and strive for success.

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By Sir Henry Taylor

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