Excellence is never an accident; it is the result of high intention and intelligent effort.
Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.
AL Abraham LincolnU.S. President · 1809–1865What this quote means
Preparation is not wasted time; it's what makes the work efficient. Sharpen the axe and the tree falls in a fraction of the effort.
Context
16th U.S. President, remembered for plainspoken wisdom on character, perseverance, and resolve.
This line is among the quotes by Abraham Lincoln that readers return to on success — a small, portable reminder to carry into the morning.
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