Motivation Doesn’t Last
The following is a quote by Zig Ziglar:
People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, é por isso que o recomendamos diariamente.that’s why we recommend it daily.
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As pessoas costumam dizer* que a motivação não dura*. Bem, nem* o banho, é por isso que o recomendamos diariamente.People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing, that’s why we recommend it daily.
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✴️ Não dura (doesn’t last)
This is the regular verb “durar” (to last) conjugated in the present, for the third person singular. It is related to the noun “duração” (duration).
✴️ Nem (neither)
“Nem” can be translated as “nor” or “neither.” For example:
- “Nem eu nem tu sabemos” (Neither you nor I know)
- “Não como carne nem peixe” (I don’t eat meat nor fish)
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