I'm always drawn to stories that people don't know about, particularly when they're inside of a story that everyone knows about.
Robert RedfordRead
The measure of our success will be the condition on which we leave the world for the next generation.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success is about the legacy we leave for future generations.
This quote emphasizes that true success is determined not just by personal achievements, but by the impact we have on the world and the conditions we leave behind for those who come after us. It encourages us to think about sustainability and the future when making decisions today, highlighting our responsibility to foster a better environment for the next generation.
Themes
SuccessLegacyFutureResponsibilitySustainability
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech on environmental issues, one might say, 'As Robert Redford once said, the measure of our success will be the condition on which we leave the world for the next generation.'
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