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When a mans mind rides faster than his horse can gallop they quickly both tire
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"When a man's mind rides faster than his horse can gallop they quickly both tire"

- John Webster

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This quote by John Webster is a tip to be mindful of our actions and to be knowledgeable about our constraints. It is a warning to not be overly ambitious and to be practical in our expectations. The quote recommends that when we attempt to do too much too rapidly, we can rapidly end up being overloaded and tired. It is a suggestion to take things one action at a time and to be patient. It is also a pointer to be mindful of our own abilities and to not push ourselves too hard. We need to strive to be ambitious and to reach our objectives, however we need to also understand our own restrictions and be realistic in our expectations. We need to not attempt to do excessive too rapidly, as this can result in burnout and fatigue.

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John Webster This quote is written / told by John Webster between 1578 AC and 1634 AC. He was a famous Playwright from England. The author also have 18 other quotes.

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