Definitions: (1) ardent in the pursuit of an object; enthusiastic; (2) full of, characterized by, showing, or sowing fervor or passion; (3) giving wholehearted commitment
Compatible Qualities: Intelligent enthusiasm, High ideals, Deep understanding
Too Far: fanatic
Saying: Abeunt studia in mores (Latin): “Practices zealously pursued pass into habits.”
Comment: It is hard to be zealous in tedium. In order to proceed with a tedious task, one must transcend the boredom with a higher purpose; i.e., zealous concentration on the accomplishment of the chore by focusing on the idea you are doing some good for someone else, the community, or society as a whole.
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