"Swallow a toad in the morning and you will encounter nothing more disgusting the rest of the day"
- Nicolas Chamfort
About this Quote
This quote by Nicolas Chamfort is a suggestion to face our worries and difficulties head on. It encourages us to handle the most difficult tasks first, so that the rest of the day will be easier. By tackling the most difficult tasks first, we can avoid the tension and stress and anxiety that comes with procrastination. The metaphor of swallowing a toad is a pointer that even the most unpleasant tasks can be conquered. It is a reminder that no matter how difficult something might seem, it can be done. The quote is a pointer that we must not hesitate to take on uphill struggles, and that by doing so, we can make the remainder of the day easier. It is a reminder that we must not hesitate to face our fears and challenges head on.
"I weep for the liberty of my country when I see at this early day of its successful experiment that corruption has been imputed to many members of the House of Representatives, and the rights of the people have been bartered for promises of office"