Hold a picture of yourself long and steadily enough in your mind's eye, and you will be drawn toward it.
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Boys, be ambitious. Be ambitious not for money, not for selfish aggrandizement, not for the evanescent thing which men call fame. Be ambitious for the attainment of all that a man can be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Strive for personal growth and fulfillment rather than material wealth or fleeting fame.
This quote by William Clark encourages individuals, particularly young men, to cultivate ambition in a manner that prioritizes self-improvement and the pursuit of one’s full potential over superficial goals like wealth or fame. It suggests that true ambition should be directed towards becoming the best version of oneself and achieving meaningful accomplishments that contribute to personal and societal growth.
Themes
AmbitionPersonal GrowthSelf-ImprovementSuccessMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech to inspire students at a graduation ceremony.
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