Drawing is the artist's most direct and spontaneous expression, a species of writing: it reveals, better than does painting, his true personality.
Edgar DegasRead
You must aim high, not in what you are going to do at some future date, but in what you are going to make yourself do to-day. Otherwise, working is just a waste of time.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Set your ambitions high and focus on your daily actions to achieve them, rather than just waiting for the future.
This quote by Edgar Degas emphasizes the importance of not just having lofty goals for the future, but actively working on self-improvement and taking meaningful actions in the present. It suggests that without this focus on daily efforts, any work done becomes futile, as the true essence of success lies in what we accomplish today rather than what we plan for tomorrow.
Themes
AmbitionActionTodaySelf-ImprovementMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a motivational speech to encourage employees to focus on daily goals.
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