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He who considers too much will perform little
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"He who considers too much will perform little"

- Friedrich Schiller

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In this quote, Friedrich Schiller emphasizes the unfavorable repercussions of overthinking and excessive contemplation. When a person invests excessive time pondering and analyzing a circumstance, they tend to become incapacitated by the plethora of possibilities and stop working to take action. Schiller argues that this excessive consideration results in an absence of performance and achievement. It recommends that action produces progress and success, and exceedingly thinking with no subsequent action can hinder one's ability to perform efficiently. Hence, the quote functions as a tip to strike a balance between consideration and action in order to achieve one's goals and aspirations.

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Friedrich Schiller This quote is written / told by Friedrich Schiller between November 10, 1759 and May 9, 1805. He was a famous Dramatist from Germany. The author also have 51 other quotes.

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