No machines will ever truly fully figure the brain out, because the brain's performance is constantly altered or else constrained by this inanimate, rogue artifact you can't control, namely, speech.
Tom WolfeRead
And - of course! - the Non-people. The whole freaking world was full of people who were bound to tell you they weren't qualified to do this or that but they were determined to go ahead and do just that thing anyway.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's goals despite doubts or qualifications.
Tom Wolfe highlights the phenomenon of individuals who, despite feeling unqualified or unsupported, bravely pursue their ambitions and objectives. This attitude of determination in the face of self-doubt or societal discouragement reflects a powerful motivation to take action and achieve what may seem impossible.
Themes
MotivationDeterminationPursuitAmbitionFearSuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech aimed at college students preparing for their careers.
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