Quote by Sydney J. Harris

Perseverance is the most overrated of traits, if it is unaccompanied by talent; beating your head against a wall is more likely to produce a concussion in the head than a hole in the wall.

Perseverance is the most overrated of traits, if it is unacc

Summary

This quote suggests that perseverance alone, without talent, is often overrated. The act of persistently trying and fighting for something may create determination, but it does not guarantee success. In fact, it compares this kind of perseverance to continuously hitting your head against a wall, which is more likely to result in harm to oneself rather than achieving the intended goal. This highlights the importance of having talent and skill to complement perseverance in order to achieve desired results.

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By Sydney J. Harris

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