Quote by Ben Sweetland

The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too many people come to the fountain of life with a sieve instead of a tank car a teaspoon instead of a steam shovel. They expect little and as a result they get little.

The world is full of abundance and opportunity, but far too

Summary

This quote emphasizes that the world offers abundant opportunities for success and fulfillment, yet many people approach it with a lack of ambition and limited expectations. By using the metaphor of a sieve versus a tank car and a teaspoon versus a steam shovel, it suggests that those who come with a small capacity for receiving or achieving will only obtain small results. In essence, this quote encourages individuals to adopt a mindset of abundance, to aim higher, and to believe in their potential to attain more in life.

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By Ben Sweetland

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