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A man must love a thing very much if he not only practices it without any hope of fame and money, but even... without an
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"A man must love a thing very much if he not only practices it without any hope of fame and money, but even... without any hope of doing it well"

- Oliver Herford

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This quote by Oliver Herford speaks to the power of passion and commitment. It recommends that a person must have a deep and abiding love for something in order to practice it without any expectation of benefit or recognition. It indicates that a person needs to want to put in the effort and time to do something, even if they do not have any hope of doing it well. This speaks with the concept that real enthusiasm and devotion are more vital than completion result. It recommends that the journey is more vital than the destination. This quote motivates us to pursue our passions and to pursue excellence, even if we don't have any hope of accomplishing it. It reminds us that the effort and devotion we put into something is more important than the result.

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Oliver Herford This quote is written / told by Oliver Herford between January 1, 1863 and January 1, 1935. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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