A dream has power to poison sleep.
Percy Bysshe ShelleyRead
Man who man would be, must rule the empire of himself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-mastery is essential for personal greatness.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-discipline and self-governance in achieving one's aspirations. It suggests that to become the person one desires to be, one must first have control over their own thoughts, emotions, and actions, essentially ruling over themselves before attempting to conquer external obstacles or ambitions.
Themes
Self-MasteryDisciplineControlGreatnessPersonal Empire
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a self-improvement seminar to encourage attendees to focus on personal growth.
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