My wife determined that my genius should prevail, and that my final success as an ornithologist should be triumphant.
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But Hopes are Shy Birds flying at a great distance seldom reached by the best of Guns.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hopes are delicate and often difficult to achieve, much like elusive birds that are hard to catch.
This quote by John James Audubon emphasizes the fragile and elusive nature of hopes and dreams. Like shy birds that fly far away, our aspirations may often feel out of reach despite our best efforts, suggesting that achieving our goals requires patience and respect for their inherent fragility.
Themes
HopeDreamsAspirationFragilityNature
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
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