If two lives join, there is oft a scar. They are one and one, with a shadowy third; One near one is too far.
Robert BrowningRead
Aspire, break bounds. Endeavor to be good, and better still, best.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Strive to exceed your limits and continually improve yourself.
This quote by Robert Browning encourages individuals to dream big and push beyond their current constraints. It emphasizes the importance of personal growth and the pursuit of excellence, suggesting that one should not only aim for goodness but continually strive to surpass it in every endeavor.
Themes
AspireImprovementExcellenceMotivationGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire students at graduation.
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