O suffering, sad humanity! O ye afflicted ones, who lie Steeped to the lips in misery, Longing, yet afraid to die, Patient, though sorely tried!
Henry Wadsworth LongfellowRead
If you would hit the mark, you must aim a little above it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
To achieve your goals effectively, you should set your sights just beyond them.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's quote emphasizes the importance of aiming higher than your immediate goals. By setting a target that is slightly beyond what you currently seek, you can motivate yourself to strive harder and reach beyond your limits, which often leads to greater success and fulfillment.
Themes
AimGoalsMotivationSuccessAmbition
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to students about pursuing their dreams.
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In the long run men hit only what they aim at.
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