The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you're still a rat.
Lily TomlinRead
Wouldn't it be great if we all grew up to be what we wanted to be? The world would be full of nurses, firemen, and ballerinas.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the idea of pursuing one's dreams and passions.
Lily Tomlin's quote expresses a whimsical vision of a world in which everyone achieves their childhood aspirations. It highlights the importance of following one's dreams, suggesting that if we all pursued what we truly desired to be, society would be enriched by diverse and fulfilling professions, creating a more vibrant and imaginative world.
Themes
DreamsInspirationAspirationPassionCareer
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing passions, this quote can inspire the audience to follow their dreams.
More from Lily Tomlin
All quotes βSometimes I worry about being a success in a mediocre world.
Lily TomlinRead
The road to success is always under construction.
Lily TomlinRead
Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.
Lily TomlinRead
Truth is, I've always been selling out. The difference is that in the past, I looked like I had integrity because there were no buyers.
Lily TomlinRead
Why is it that when we talk to God we're said to be praying but when God talks to us we're schizophrenic?
Lily TomlinRead
Similar quotes
If you think you aren't valid for whatever reason, let my existence and the way the world embraces my existence tell you that you are valid. You deserve to look, live, and walk through the world however you see fit. That's why I find it extremely important to be so out, so black, and so myself.
Lena WaitheRead
The first step is to find out what you love - and don't be practical about it. The second step is to start doing what you love immediately, in any small way possible.
Barbara SherRead
We see the brightness of a new page where everything yet can happen.
Rainer Maria RilkeRead
Release for constructive purposes the power you already have, and more will come. Move on your path with unflinching determination, using all the attributes of success. Tune yourself with the creative power of spirit.
Paramahansa YoganandaRead
We live in hope of deliverance from the darkness that surrounds us
Paul MccartneyRead
And you will understand all too soon That you, my children of battle, are your heroes
Nikki GiovanniRead