Quote by Terry Pratchett

Miss Tick sniffed. 'You could say this advice is priceless,' she said. 'Are you listening?''Yes,' said Tiffany.'Good. Now ... if you trust in yourself ...''Yes?''... and believe in your dreams ...''Yes?''... and follow your star ...' Miss Tick went on.'Yes?''... you'll still get beaten by people who spent THEIR time working hard and learning things and weren't so lazy. Goodbye.

Miss Tick sniffed. 'You could say this advice is priceless,'

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the importance of action and hard work in achieving success. It suggests that while self-belief, dreams, and following one's own path are important, they are not enough on their own. It emphasizes the necessity of putting in the effort, learning, and being diligent to truly overcome challenges and beat those who are more hardworking and dedicated. In this short exchange, Miss Tick reminds Tiffany that success requires more than just trusting and believing; it also necessitates true effort and commitment.

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Ambition

By Terry Pratchett

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