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We aim above the mark to hit the mark.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Setting ambitious goals increases the likelihood of achieving success.

This quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson emphasizes the importance of aspiring to high standards and ambitious goals. By aiming higher than what we initially expect to achieve, we can still reach our targets even if we fall short, leading to greater accomplishments than if we had set our sights lower.

Themes

AimGoalsSuccessAchievementMotivation

In practice

Example use cases

This quote can be shared during a motivational speech to inspire an audience to set ambitious goals.

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