Quote by Thomas Jefferson

If I am to succeed, the sooner I know it, the less uneasiness I shall have to go through. If I am to meet with a disappointment, the sooner I know it, the more of life I shall have to wear it off: and if I do meet with one, I hope in God, and verily believe; it will be the last.


If I am to succeed, the sooner I know it, the less uneasines

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of having a clear understanding of one's success or failure. It suggests that knowing the outcome sooner rather than later reduces the anxiety and uneasiness associated with uncertainty. It also implies that early awareness of disappointment allows for a longer period to overcome and move on from it. The speaker expresses their faith in God and believes that any future disappointments will be the final ones, possibly suggesting an optimistic outlook on the challenges of life.

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Life
By Thomas Jefferson
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