It was Chicago with its World's Fair which vivified the national desire for civic beauty.
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Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men's blood and probably themselves will not be realized.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Dream big and set ambitious goals to inspire yourself and others, as small plans fail to ignite passion.
This quote by Daniel Burnham emphasizes the importance of thinking big and creating ambitious plans that can inspire not only ourselves but also the people around us. Small goals often lack the power to motivate and can lead to mediocrity; therefore, to achieve significant results and leave a lasting impact, one must aim high and embrace the magic of grand visions.
Themes
PlansDreamsAmbitionInspirationLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote during a motivational speech to encourage people to pursue their dreams.
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