Humans are ridiculous. We're all pathetic strivers who will fall short. If you can accept that, it's optimistic because you can shoot for the moon and know you're never going to get there, and that's OK.
Interpretation
Embracing our imperfections allows us to aim high without fear of failure.
This quote by Bob Odenkirk illustrates the human condition of striving for greatness while acknowledging our inherent flaws. By accepting that we may never reach our highest aspirations, we gain a sense of optimism that encourages us to pursue our goals, freeing us from the fear of failure and allowing us to appreciate the journey itself.
In practice
During a motivational speech about embracing failures and setting high goals.
I remember making 'Mr. Show,' thinking, 'Man this stuff is really funny to me.' I don't know if anyone else will love it, but I know I'm going to still watch it in 15 years if I'm still alive and laugh really hard. Even though we had very high standards, we were trying to excite and please ourselves.
Sometimes listening is of greater value than speaking.
Dogs are wise. They crawl away into a quiet corner and lick their wounds and do not rejoin the world until they are whole once more.
Difficulties melt away under tact.
My behavior is a product of my own conscious choices based on principles, rather than a product of my conditions, based on feelings.
Temperate, sincere, and intelligent inquiry and discussion are only to be dreaded by the advocates of error. The truth need not fear them.
Economy is half the battle in life, but it is not so hard to earn money as to spend it well. Hundreds would never have known want if they had not first known waste.
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