"Don't undertake a project unless it is manifestly important and nearly impossible"
- Edwin Land
About this Quote
This quote by Edwin Land encourages individuals to believe thoroughly before handling a job. He recommends that a job should just be carried out if it is both crucial and tough. This suggests that the job ought to have a substantial impact and needs to need a lot of effort to finish. By handling a task that is both essential and difficult, the person is likely to get a good deal of complete satisfaction from the experience. This quote encourages individuals to challenge themselves and to strive for excellence. It also works as a reminder that taking on a task that is too easy or unimportant will not lead to any meaningful outcomes.
This quote is written / told by Edwin Land between May 7, 1909 and March 1, 1991. He/she was a famous Inventor from USA.
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