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"One that would have the fruit must climb the tree"

- Thomas Fuller

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This quote by Thomas Fuller is a metaphor for the idea that in order to attain success, one need to put in the effort and work to get it. It suggests that success does not come easily which one must be willing to put in the time and effort to reach their objectives. The tree in the metaphor represents the effort and commitment that is needed to reach success. Climbing the tree is a difficult task, but it is required in order to get the fruit, which is the benefit of success. This quote is a suggestion that effort and commitment are important in order to achieve success. It is a tip that success does not come simple and that one should be willing to put in the effort and climb the tree in order to get the fruit.

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Thomas Fuller This quote is written / told by Thomas Fuller between June 19, 1608 and August 16, 1661. He was a famous Clergyman from England. The author also have 85 other quotes.

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