"No man ever wetted clay and then left it, as if there would be bricks by chance and fortune"

This quote by Plutarch stresses the significance of intentional action as well as intentionality in accomplishing one's goals. Wetting clay is the first step in the process of making blocks, but it is not nearly enough on its own. One should actively form and mold and mildew the clay into the preferred shape in order to create an useful brick. The very same principle relates to life - simply setting a goal or taking the primary step is insufficient to achieve success. One have to actively work in the direction of their ambitions with objective and also intention in order to achieve them. By doing so, they can ensure that their efforts are not delegated possibility or ton of money.