This world demands the qualities of youth; not a time of life but a state of mind, a temper of the will, a quality of the imagination, a predominance of courage over timidity, of the appetite for adventure over the life of ease.
Robert KennedyRead
What's the point of being the best in the world if you scratch and claw your way to the top, and you push everybody down instead of lifting everybody else up with you?
Interpretation
What this quote means
True success involves helping others rather than just striving for personal achievement.
This quote emphasizes the importance of collaboration and support in the pursuit of success. It suggests that being the best is not worthwhile if it comes at the expense of others, advocating for a more uplifting approach where individuals help each other rise rather than engaging in selfish competition.
Themes
SuccessMotivationTeamworkUpliftingSupport
In practice
Example use cases
A motivational speech aimed at young entrepreneurs encouraging them to collaborate.
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