Quote by Walter Savage Landor

People, like nails, lose their effectiveness when they lose direction and begin to bend.

People, like nails, lose their effectiveness when they lose

Summary

This quote suggests that just as nails lose their purpose and strength when they begin to bend instead of holding things together, people also lose their effectiveness when they lose their focus and sense of direction in life. When individuals lack a clear purpose or goal, they become uncertain, indecisive, and less able to make significant contributions to their own lives and the lives of others. The quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining a clear direction in order to remain effective and achieve personal growth and success.

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By Walter Savage Landor

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