Famous quote by Leonid I. Brezhnev

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One sits the whole day at the desk and appetite is standing next to me. Away with you, I say. But Comrade Appetite does
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"One sits the whole day at the desk and appetite is standing next to me. "Away with you," I say. But Comrade Appetite does not budge from the spot"

- Leonid I. Brezhnev

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This quote by Leonid I. Brezhnev speaks to the difficulty of staying concentrated and productive when confronted with diversions. The allegory of Appetite standing alongside him at the desk is a representation of the lure to take a break and delight in something that is not efficient. Brezhnev's action of "Away with you" is a tip to himself to stay focused and also ignore the disturbances. This quote talks with the significance of discipline and also self-constraint in order to remain effective and also attain one's objectives. It is a reminder that it is not constantly simple to stay concentrated and that it takes a great deal of initiative as well as commitment to remain on track. Brezhnev's quote is a tip to us all that we have to remain regimented and concentrated in order to accomplish our objectives.
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Russia Flag This quote is written / told by Leonid I. Brezhnev between December 19, 1906 and November 10, 1982. He/she was a famous Statesman from Russia. The author also have 3 other quotes.

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