It is by all odds the loftiest of cities. It even managed to reach the highest point in the sky at the lowest moment of the depression.
E. B. WhiteRead
Write about it by day and dream about it by night.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To achieve your dreams, you must actively pursue them during the day and keep them alive in your thoughts at night.
E. B. White's quote emphasizes the importance of combining action with aspiration. It suggests that in order to reach your goals, you should not only work towards them diligently during the day but also allow them to inspire and motivate you at night through your dreams. This dual approach fosters a deeper connection to one's ambitions, making them more attainable.
Themes
DreamsGoalsInspirationAspirationAction
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech at a conference to inspire young entrepreneurs.
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