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Nobody who takes on anything big and tough can afford to be modest.
Orson Welles
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Interpretation

What this quote means

To achieve great things, one must embrace confidence rather than humility.

This quote by Orson Welles emphasizes the importance of confidence and assertiveness when tackling significant challenges. In the pursuit of ambitious goals, one cannot afford to be overly modest, as self-assurance often drives success and inspires others.

Themes

ConfidenceSuccessAmbitionMotivationAssertiveness

In practice

Example use cases

During a motivational speech at a graduation ceremony.

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