A great empire and little minds go ill together.
Edmund BurkeRead
When a great man has some one object in view to be achieved in a given time, it may be absolutely necessary for him to walk out of all the common roads.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To achieve significant goals, one may need to take unconventional paths and make sacrifices.
Edmund Burke's quote highlights the necessity for exceptional individuals, or 'great men', to deviate from the ordinary and commonly accepted paths in pursuit of their ambitious objectives. It suggests that striving for greatness often requires bold decisions and a willingness to abandon familiar routes, emphasizing vision and determination in the face of challenges.
Themes
SuccessGreatnessDeterminationUnconventionalObjectives
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing one's dreams.
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