Endurance is nobler than strength, and patience than beauty.
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Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dreaming big can shape who you become in life.
This quote by John Ruskin emphasizes the power of ambition and the importance of envisioning great aspirations. It suggests that our dreams and the goals we set for ourselves can influence our identity and the reality we create, urging us to aim high and believe in our potential for transformation.
Themes
DreamsAspirationIdentityTransformationAmbition
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing one's passion.
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