Quote by Jodi Picoult

It was like trying to bail out an ocean of water with a teaspoon.

It was like trying to bail out an ocean of water with a teas

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This quote depicts a metaphorical situation where the task at hand seems impossible or futile. The act of trying to bail out an ocean of water with a teaspoon emphasizes the large disparity between the enormity of the problem and the inadequacy of the means being used to solve it. It conveys a sense of helplessness or frustration in the face of an overwhelming challenge, highlighting the extreme difficulty or impossibility of the task.

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