Never limit yourself because of others' limited imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination.
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Timidity does not inspire bold acts.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being timid prevents one from taking courageous actions.
This quote by Mae Jemison emphasizes that a lack of confidence and boldness can hinder a person from achieving great things. It suggests that in order to engage in significant and impactful actions, one must overcome their fears and embrace a more assertive attitude.
Themes
TimidityBoldnessCourageActionConfidence
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to encourage students to take risks.
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