Give me but a firm spot on which to stand, and I shall move the earth.

About This Quote

Thomas Fuller said, "Give me but a firm spot on which to stand, and I shall move the earth." This quote reminds us to have a clear understanding of who we are and what we want before we attempt to accomplish those goals. We must be certain of who we are and what we want before we start moving in new directions.

Source: The Works Of Archimedes

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1. Give me but a firm spot on which to stand, and I shall move the earth.

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2. Give me a place to stand, a lever long enough and a fulcrum. and I can move the Earth

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3. Give me where to stand and I will move the earth.

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4. Give me a lever long enough And a prop strong enough I can single-handed move the world.

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