Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes… — Henry Ford | Printable Wall Art

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.”

Words by Henry Ford (1863-1947) — Founder of Ford Motor Company.

About this quote

This quotation emphasises the importance of unwavering focus when pursuing an objective. It suggests that difficulties only appear overwhelming when you lose sight of your main aim. By keeping your attention fixed on the ultimate result, potential setbacks lose their power to intimidate you. It serves as a reminder that clarity of purpose helps you navigate past daily distractions and fear.

Widely attributed to American industrialist Henry Ford in the early twentieth century, this statement reflects the pragmatic, single-minded focus that defined his approach to manufacturing and business. It remains one of his most frequently quoted sayings on perseverance.

People often hang this print in a home office or study to encourage focus during demanding work.

What you get

An instant digital download. Choose your design and size at checkout — 19 typographic designs and 8 print sizes are available for this quote.

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Designs available

Atelier Serif · Quiet Garamond · Studio Left · Gallery Rule · Midnight Serif · Editorial Left Serif · Modern Sans Calm · Letterpress Caps · Poster Condensed · Script Whisper · Manuscript Italic · Asymmetric Left · Minimal Unsigned · Charcoal Sans · Gallery Frame · Soft Serif Right · Statement Serif · Night Script · Tracked Caps Unsigned

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