It is not always by plugging away at a difficulty and sticking at it that one overcomes it; but, rather, often by working on the one next to it. Certain people and certain things require to be approached on an angle.

André Gide (1869-1951) French author, Nobel laureate
Journal (26 Oct 1924) [tr. O’Brien (1951)]

 
Added on 1-Feb-04 | Last updated 26-Dec-14
Link to this post | No comments
Topics: , , , , , , ,
More quotes by Gide, André

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *