Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.
Mae JemisonRead
Greatness can be captured in one word: lifestyle. Life is God's gift to you, style is what you make of it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Greatness is defined by how you choose to live your life, as life itself is a gift.
This quote emphasizes that while life is a precious gift from God, the manner in which one lives—referred to as 'style'—is what truly shapes one's greatness. It implies that individuals have the power to create their own paths and define their lives through their choices and actions.
Themes
GreatnessLifestyleLifeGiftStyleChoices
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal development, one could use this quote to inspire attendees to take charge of their lives.
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