Quote by Ernest Shackleton

Superhuman effort isn't worth a d--n unless it achieves results.

Superhuman effort isn't worth a d--n unless it achieves resu

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of achieving tangible results through one's efforts. It suggests that merely exerting a superhuman amount of effort is not valuable or significant unless it actually leads to the desired outcomes. It highlights the importance of effectiveness and accomplishment over a mere display of hard work. The quote implies that true worth lies in the ability to produce meaningful results rather than simply exerting a substantial level of effort.

By Ernest Shackleton

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