God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity our measurement.
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There is no force like success, and that is why the individual makes all effort to surround himself throughout life with the evidence of it; as of the individual, so should it be of the nation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success is a powerful motivating force that drives individuals to seek evidence of achievement in their lives.
This quote by Marcus Garvey emphasizes the overwhelming influence of success in shaping an individual's life and the importance of actively seeking accomplishments. It suggests that just as individuals strive to surround themselves with evidence of their success, nations should also be guided by the same principles of achievement and prosperity.
Themes
SuccessMotivationAchievementEffortInfluence
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing goals, you might use this quote to inspire your audience.
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