Of the twenty-two civilizations that have appeared in history, nineteen of them collapsed when they reached the moral state the United States is in now.
Arnold J. ToynbeeRead
It is a paradoxical but profoundly true and important principle of life that the most likely way to reach a goal is to be aiming not at that goal itself but at some more ambitious goal beyond it.
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What this quote means
Focusing on a larger goal can help you achieve your primary objective more effectively.
This quote from Arnold J. Toynbee emphasizes that if you concentrate solely on achieving a specific goal, you may limit your potential. Instead, by setting your sights on a broader or more ambitious target, you create a pathway that may lead you to surpass your initial expectations and achieve greater success.
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GoalsAmbitionSuccessLife PrinciplePotential
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Example use cases
Motivational speeches aimed at aspiring entrepreneurs.
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