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Effort is only effort when it begins to hurt
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"Effort is only effort when it begins to hurt"

- Jose Ortega Y Gasset

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In this quote by Jose Ortega Y Gasset, the author emphasizes the true significance of effort. According to him, effort is not just an action or job performed; rather, its essence lies in the component of hardship. Effort, he suggests, only genuinely ends up being effort when it begins to trigger pain or pain. Ortega Y Gasset recommends that what separates mere action from genuine effort is the determination to press oneself beyond comfort and face challenges head-on. Therefore, he motivates people to welcome the discomfort of exertion, acknowledging that it is through this struggle that genuine effort and individual growth are accomplished.

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Jose Ortega Y Gasset This quote is written / told by Jose Ortega Y Gasset between May 9, 1883 and October 18, 1955. He was a famous Philosopher from Spain. The author also have 33 other quotes.

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