It could reach up and grab the moon.
Interpretation
The quote suggests that ambition and desire can lead to extraordinary achievements.
In this quote, Ray Bradbury illustrates the power of human aspiration and imagination. To 'reach up and grab the moon' symbolizes the pursuit of lofty dreams and goals—encouraging individuals to aim high and believe in their potential to achieve seemingly impossible feats. It serves as a reminder to push boundaries and let our dreams guide us to greater heights.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire students to pursue their dreams.
I've written about 2,000 short stories; I've only published 300 and I feel I'm still learning. Any man who keeps working is not a failure. He may not be a great writer, but if he applies the old fashioned virtues of hard, constant labor, he'll eventually make some kind of career for himself as a writer. Ray Bradbury, 1967 interview (Doing the Math - that means for every story he sold, he wrote six "un-publishable" ones. Keep typing!)
I never went to college, so I went to the library.
There must be something in books, something we can’t imagine, to make a woman stay in a burning house; there must be something there. You don’t stay for nothing.
I think the sun is a flower, That blooms for just one hour.
The first thing a writer should be is - excited. He should be a thing of fevers and enthusiasms. Without such vigor, he might as well be out picking peaches or digging ditches; God knows it'd be better for his health.
You can't try to do things; you simply must do them.
When he thought of his history, what resonated with him now was not all that he had suffered but the divine love that he believed had intervened to save him.
The only way to find your voice is to use it. It’s hardwired, built into you. Talk about the things you love. Your voice will follow.
Just write. It doesn't matter what you write. Just sit at your desk and write.
I've been given this amazing platform as an Olympic athlete, and there are so many people out there who don't feel like their voice is being heard. I feel it's my responsibility to speak out on issues that are important.
Hope - Hope in the face of difficulty. Hope in the face of uncertainty. The audacity of hope!
There is much that is difficult and challenging in the world today, my brothers and sisters, but there is also much that is good and uplifting. As we declare in our thirteenth article of faith, 'If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.' May we ever continue to do so.
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