Quote by Bishop Robert South

It is idleness that creates impossibilities; and where people don't care to do anything, they shelter themselves under a permission that it cannot be done.

It is idleness that creates impossibilities; and where peopl

Summary

This quote suggests that the main barrier to achieving goals or overcoming obstacles is idleness or laziness. When individuals are unproductive or unmotivated, they often make excuses, using the belief that a task or achievement is impossible as a form of self-justification. The quote highlights how people may avoid taking action or pursuing their dreams by convincing themselves that they cannot accomplish something, thus allowing idleness to persist and hinder their progress.

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