“Difficulties increase the nearer we get to the goal ”
— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Simplified Meaning:
When you're working hard to achieve something, it often feels toughest just before you succeed. Imagine you're running a marathon. In the last mile, your legs hurt the most, and you feel extremely tired, even though you've been running for miles already. This is when many people feel like giving up because the last part is the hardest. However, if you push through this difficult time, you'll reach the finish line. In real life, this principle applies to anything challenging. For example, a student might find the last few weeks before exams the most stressful, with lots of studying and late nights. But if they keep going and don’t give up, they can pass their exams and get their degree. This advice tells us that when things get really tough, it's a sign that we are close to achieving what we want, and it's important to keep our focus and effort until the end.
