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Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles
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"Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step"

- Lao Tzu

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This quote by Lao Tzu encourages us to take action and begin working towards our objectives. It stresses the importance of taking small actions and starting with the simple jobs first. By doing the challenging things while they are easy, we can develop our self-confidence and momentum to take on the larger tasks. The quote likewise advises us that even the longest journey starts with a single step. We must not be frightened by the magnitude of our goals, but instead focus on taking the initial step and then continuing to take little actions until we reach our destination. This quote motivates us to take action and start working towards our goals, no matter how small they may seem.

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Lao Tzu This quote is written / told by Lao Tzu between 571 BC and 471 BC. He was a famous Author from China. The author also have 74 other quotes.

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