“All great masters are chiefly distinguished by the power of adding a second, a third, and perhaps a fourth step in a continuous line. Many a man has taken the first step. With every additional step you enhance immensely the value of your first.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)
Image: Laura B. Fernandez photograph titled “The Next Step Will Lead Our Lives.” Quote: whiskeyriver.blogspot.com
And presumably they never stop..
Exactly.
Love this, David, and it speaks to me very powerfully at the moment. It also brought to mind that famous Adlai Stevenson quote, “The journey of a thousand leagues begins with a single step. So we must never neglect any work of peace within our reach, however small.”.
I agree with you on that Donna. it is all a processl
nice quote Lori ; )
Thx Anake!
Thanks Lori. Great quote.
Yes – so simple but so true!
It is, thanks Julie.
A wonderful and reflective photo. Very inspiring to do just that. Take the next step.
BE ENCOURAGE! BE BLESSED!
Thanks Francine
Love this. Timing is perfect. As always
Thanks Makere
What an amazing photo!
It is Laurie
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If we do not take our first step, how do we expect to get anywhere at all? Neil Armstrong was in fact the first person to take the first step on the moon, but there were many other before him who had to take their first steps, before such a vision was even attainable.
Thanks for sharing Patrick. I agree.
Rightly quoted! And loved that photo, wish I could take a walk there
Thanks. Me too!
I wish you read my latest post
Wow Dave, awesome combo of quote picture!! Very inspirational today.
Thanks Lorne.
what great insight (but, why is it SO hard sometimes? ; )
No idea Anake. No idea.
Great quote David!
Thanks Tina.
Ummm..
Exactly.
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Amen…
Thanks for sharing Todd
Starter. Amateur blogger. A little support and audience for my blog site would be helpful.
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Thank-you.
Good luck to you.
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Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful quote and perfect picture!
Thanks Judy. I agree on both